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Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Address: RDU Airport, PO Box 80001, RDU Airport, North Carolina 27623, USA
Country Code: 1
Telephone: 919 840 2100 or 840 2123
Fax: 919 840 0175
E-mail: Via the airport's website
Website: www.rdu.com
| Location: The airport is located 16km (10 miles) south of Durham and 16km (10 miles) northwest of Raleigh
Time Zone: GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals: 2
Airport News: Terminal C is currently undergoing expansion and renovation, which will double its size and increase the number of gates.
Transfer between Terminals: Free buses run between the two terminals and the Park & Ride car parks.
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 Driving Directions: The airport is located at the mid-point between Raleigh and Durham, off I-40 and US 70. From Raleigh, take I-40 west to exit 285 (Aviation Parkway). From Durham, take I-40 east to exit 284B.
Car Parking: There are hourly and daily parking garages and two Park & Ride car parks (tel: 919 840 2140) with courtesy bus services to the terminals. A further two Park & Ride lots are used for overflow parking. Travellers are advised to follow the electronic signs informing drivers of the nearest available car park. The RDU Parking Department offers recorded information on parking (tel: 919 840 2140).
Public Transport: Road: Taxi: Taxis are available on the lower level outside baggage reclaim from RDU Airport Taxi Service (tel: 919 840 7277). Limousine: A number of companies operate from the airport to Raleigh, Durham and other destinations. Bus: An airport shuttle leaves from the baggage reclaim areas and delivers passengers to businesses and universities in the area. Triangle Transit Authority (tel: 919 549 9999) offers transport to its Research Triangle Park bus depot, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh.
Information and Help Desks: Information desks (tel: 919 840 2123) are located in the baggage reclaim area of both terminals. Visitor services representatives and volunteers are available throughout the day to answer passenger and visitor questions. Tourist information is also available at the information desks.
Airport Facilities: Money and communications: Bureaux de change and ATMs are available. Eating and drinking: There are numerous restaurants and cafés at the airport. Shopping: The airport has a variety of shops in both terminals. Luggage: A lost property service is available from the RDU Airport Authority Police Department Office (tel: 840 2125). Other facilities: These include a meditation area and family restrooms with infant changing facilities.
Conference and Business Facilities: Business services, including conference room hire, can be arranged through Travelex (tel: 919 840 0366). Fax, notary and photocopying services are available in the RDU Business Centres. Data ports are available in both terminals and in all airline club lounges.
Disabled Facilities: All toilets, car parks and shuttles are wheelchair-accessible, with spaces reserved in all car parks. The terminal is fully accessible, with lifts connecting all areas. TDD telephones are available throughout each terminal. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.
Full Airport Name: Raleigh-Durham International Airport
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