Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Raleigh/Durham, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Raleigh/Durham, NC at 435 ft. KRDU reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05L, 05R, 14, 23L), longest 10,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KRDU in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 5 kt, visibility 4 statute miles, broken clouds at 1,500 ft, overcast at 4,200 ft, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,500 ft.
SPECI KRDU 130537Z 24005KT 4SM RA BR BKN015 OVC042 24/23 A3000 RMK AO2 RAB0455 CB SW-OHD-NE P0005 T02440233 $
What changed at KRDU?
Since the 0451Z (12:51 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 20,000 ft to 1,500 ft.
- Visibility dropped from 10 SM to 4 SM.
- Rain began (RA).
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 1°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
- Mist began (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KRDU
KRDU is currently MVFR with winds from 240° at 5 knots, visibility 4 statute miles, and a 1,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 435 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
RDU ATIS INFO R 0537Z SPECIAL. 25005KT 4SM RA BR BKN015 OVC042 24/23 A3000 (THREE ZERO ZERO ZERO). SIMUL DEPENDENT AND CNVGING APCHS IN USE. EXPECT VISUAL APCH RWY 23L, 23R, 32. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. TWY D CLSD BTN TWY F AND TWY J . TWY G, H CLSD, TWY F4 CLSD. RWY 5L MIDPOINT, RWY 23R MIDPOINT RVR OTS. BIRD ACT IN VCNTY OF RDU. HAZD WX INFO WITHIN RDU AREA AVBL ON FSS FREQ. ADG IV OR LARGER ACFT AT NORTH CARGO CTC GC PRIOR TO PUSHBACK. OPR TRANSPONDER WITH ALT RPRT AND ADS-B ENABLED ON ALL AP SFC. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO R.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KRDU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23LFAV | 7,500 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 23R | 10,000 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 32 | 3,570 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 14 | 3,570 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 05L | 10,000 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 05R | 7,500 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,500 ft.
KRDU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Raleigh/Durham, NC: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KRDU is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KRDU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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GSO UUA /OV GSO/TM 0153/FLDURD/TP CRJ9/RM LLWS +/- 10KT DURD RY 23R
GSO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV GSOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0153Reported at 01:53 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KT DURD RY 23RRemarks.Show raw report
FLO UA /OV DLC/TM 0131/FL060/TP C172/RM VFR
FLO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DLCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0131Reported at 01:31 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO360020/TM 0026/FL075/TP A306/SK TOP075/TB NEG
GSO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO360020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP A306Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP075Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
LYH UA /OV LYH/TM 0022/FL010/TP E145/SK SCT010
LYH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LYHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0022Reported at 00:22 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT010Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 2354/FL210/TP A319/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM CHZLY DURD ZTLFD 29
GSO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2354Reported at 23:54 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM CHZLY DURD ZTLFD 29Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRDU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRDU reported mostly VFR across 34 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23L/23R
- 38%
- 14
- 26%
- 05L/05R
- 25%
- 32
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0525Z (1:25 AM EDT)
TAF KRDU 130525Z 1306/1406 17006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN120 TEMPO 1306/1307 VRB08G18KT 1 1/2SM -TSRA BR BKN025CB FM130900 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN007 FM131400 23005KT P6SM BKN015 FM131700 26006KT P6SM BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KRDU
- IATA
- RDU
- FAA LID
- RDU
- City
- Raleigh/Durham
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 435 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.8787, -78.7873
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 123.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 37m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- HSSRCG - Holly Springs Skyhawks RC Group - Hawk Field , Holly Springs, NC · 17 mi
- Southern Wake Aero Modeling Pilots Society - Tutor Stephens Rd , Holly Springs, NC · 22 mi
- Raleigh Aero Masters Inc - Fred Wilder Rd , Franklinton, NC · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KRDU
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRDU reported VFR conditions during about 82.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.1 kt, calm 22.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.6 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 79.7 | 8.1 | 6.9 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 82.1 | 8.5 | 6.2 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 85.8 | 8.5 | 4.3 | 1.4 |
| May | 82.0 | 10.6 | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 86.9 | 7.9 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 88.2 | 7.3 | 3.5 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 84.7 | 9.2 | 4.7 | 1.5 |
| Sep | 79.9 | 11.2 | 6.6 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 82.2 | 8.5 | 6.8 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 83.6 | 7.9 | 5.2 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 77.9 | 9.5 | 6.8 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 5.8 kt |
| Mar | 6.1 kt |
| Apr | 6.4 kt |
| May | 5.6 kt |
| Jun | 5.1 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.4 kt |
| Sep | 4.6 kt |
| Oct | 4.4 kt |
| Nov | 4.4 kt |
| Dec | 4.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRDU airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Raleigh/Durham, NC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KRDU weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KRDU?+
KRDU has 6 runways: 05L, 05R, 14, 23L, 23R, 32; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRDU report its own weather?+
Yes. Raleigh-Durham International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRDU have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KRDU broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KRDU publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KRDU airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU)
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