Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU)

Raleigh, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KRDU

IATA

RDU

City

Raleigh

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

435 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

35.8776, -78.7875

Overview

Research Triangle airport with moderate weather and several flight schools providing ab initio training.

Current Weather at KRDU

Pilots flying into or out of Raleigh-Durham International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KRDU 210051Z 16007KT 10SM FEW250 29/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02890156

Wind 160° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 16

Current TAF

TAF KRDU 202320Z 2100/2124 21007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT250 TEMPO 2108/2112 5SM BR SCT007 BKN010 FM211900 17006KT P6SM BKN060 TEMPO 2120/2124 4SM -TSRA BKN025CB

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KRDU. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KRDU. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Raleigh. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KRDU include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

Flight Schools Nearby

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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