Can I charter a private jet from Raleigh-Durham International?

Yes. Élan Aviation arranges charter flights from RDU across the full range of light through heavy jets, supported by on-site customs.

Where can I fly privately from RDU?

Popular routes from RDU include New York/Teterboro, Atlanta, and Washington DC.

How far in advance should I book a charter from RDU?

A few days' notice generally works for domestic trips; international itineraries should be booked further ahead for customs coordination.

What aircraft types can use RDU?

Runways up to 10,000 feet support the full range from light jets to heavy jets.

Does Raleigh-Durham International have customs?

Yes, RDU has an on-site CBP facility, supporting international private jet arrivals into the Research Triangle.

Private jet on the ramp at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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Private Flights fromRaleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Fly private from Raleigh-Durham International Airport with an itinerary built around your schedule. Élan Aviation arranges on-demand charter flights from RDU to New York/Teterboro, Atlanta, and Washington DC, with full customs and capacity for light through heavy jets serving the Research Triangle.

Morrisville, NCOn-demand private charter24/7 charter support

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Longest Runway10,000 ft

Airport CodesRDU / KRDU

LocationMorrisville, NC

Field Elevation436 ft

Airport Staff24 / 7

Airport Weather

Weather at RDU

Current conditions at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

89°F

Partly cloudy

Feels like

93°F

Wind

13 mph

Humidity

55%

Private Jet Charter from RDU

Fly private from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is the default gateway for private aviation serving North Carolina's Research Triangle. Signature Flight Support operates the FBO, supporting a full range of light through heavy jets for the region's business and technology travelers.

Élan Aviation coordinates aircraft, crew, and ground handling across RDU's full aircraft-class capability, drawing on the airport's on-site CBP customs facility for international arrivals into the Triangle.

RDU's central location between Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, combined with its full-length runways, makes it the default choice for Research Triangle private aviation, whether for a same-day New York/Teterboro trip or a longer international itinerary.

Why depart privately from RDU?

On-site CBP customs facility for international arrivals
10,000-foot runway supports light through heavy jets
Signature Flight Support FBO with full charter services
Central Research Triangle location serving Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill
No dedicated GA curfew for flexible scheduling

Runway information

1 asphalt/concrete runway

5L/23R

10,000 x 150 ftAsphalt/Concrete

Longest of RDU's multiple runways, supporting aircraft up to heavy jets.

On-site Facilities

Built around private aviation

Signature Flight Support FBO

Full-service FBO with fueling, hangar, and passenger amenities.

On-site CBP customs

Full customs clearance for international private charter arrivals.

Heavy jet runway capability

10,000-foot runway accommodates aircraft up to heavy jet category.

Research Triangle access

Central location serving Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill business travelers.

Default Triangle gateway

The primary choice given its central location and full-length runways.

Charter flexibility

Élan Aviation manages aircraft, crew, and ground logistics for RDU departures.

Operational details can change. Élan Aviation confirms handling, customs, NOTAMs, airport hours, and aircraft suitability for each itinerary.

Popular Private Routes

Destinations from RDU

Explore private-flight destination guides from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Flight times are estimates and vary by aircraft, routing, and conditions.