AIRPORT NEWS
While aeronautical activities in the area date back to reconnaissance and artillery spotting from hot air balloons in the 1860s during the American Civil War, Richmond International Airport’s history officially began on October 15, 1927, with Charles Lindbergh and The Spirit of St. Louis serving as the airport’s first official visitors. In 2007, the airport completed a major renovation project, establishing it as one of the most modern and well-equipped airports in the eastern United States.
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RIC Responds to COVID-19 (Novel Corona Virus) Concerns
Airport Details Enhanced Cleaning and Related Counter Measures, Work with Partners, Airline Travel Alerts, and Guidance for Passengers and Employees.
Read More RIC Reports New January Record, 8.2% Upswing in Traffic
January’s Total Represents RIC’s 28th Consecutive Month of Record Passenger Traffic
Read More Allegiant Begins New Nonstop Service to Punta Gorda with Round-Trip Fares as Low as $75 Each Way*
Allegiant (http://ir.allegiantair.com/) begins service Friday, Feb. 14, from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). To celebrate, the company is offering round-trip fares on the new route as low as $75 each way.* “Allegiant’s new service in Richmond gives our customers more options for their vacation destinations just in time for spring break…
Read More Richmond International Airport (RIC) Reports 4.38 Million Passengers in 2019, a New Annual Record
December’s 12.7% Increase Marks a Strong 2019 Finish as Consecutive Record Months Tally Increases to 27
Read More Richmond (RIC) Reports New October Record as Passenger Traffic Increases 2.9%
Second-Best Month Ever, 25 Consecutive Record Months
Read More Winter Reminders at RIC
Richmond International Airport, VA (November 12, 2019) – Since winter months offer potential for snow, sleet, freezing rain and/or ice, you can help to make your trip go as smoothly as possible by checking with your airline – via its website or mobile app – regarding your flight status prior to leaving for the airport. Passengers…
Read More RIC Reports 8% Traffic Jump, New September Record
24 Consecutive Record Months of Passenger Traffic at Richmond International Airport
Read More Richmond International Airport Reports New All-Time Best Passenger Traffic Month
Record Established Three Months Earlier Falls with August Traffic Tally
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