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KRDU
Raleigh Durham International Airport · Raleigh/Durham
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
435 ft / 133 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05L/23R · 10,000 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED05R/23L · 7,500 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED14/32 · 3,570 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU), located in Raleigh/Durham, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 435 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Raleigh Durham International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KRDU / RDU
Municipality
Raleigh/Durham
Country
Region
US-NC — North Carolina
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
435 ft
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Runway 05L / 23R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 45° / 225°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 45° / 225°
RWY 05L (45°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: GKK | CRS: 54°
RWY 23R (225°)
111.70 MHz
IDENT: DMP | CRS: 234°
Runway 05R / 23L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,500 ft / 2,286 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 45° / 225°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 45° / 225°
RWY 05R (45°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: RDU | CRS: 54°
RWY 23L (225°)
108.50 MHz
IDENT: LEI | CRS: 234°
Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,570 ft / 1,088 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135° / 315°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135° / 315°
RWY 14 (135°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (315°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
124.80 MHz
ATIS ATIS
123.80 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
120.10 MHz
DEP DEP
125.30 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
OPS ARNG OPS
49.15 MHz
RDO RDO
122.20 MHz
TWR TWR
119.30 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026