News - Richmond International Airport

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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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.

To learn how the airport and the industry have evolved, see our History. To get the latest news, why not sign up for OnTime, our e-Newsletter? This publication is filled with the most up-to-date travel alerts, RIC news and airfare promotions.

Dec 18, 2015

November Passenger Traffic Increases 7.3% at RIC

Richmond, VA (December 18, 2015) Richmond International Airport (RIC) reports passenger traffic for November increased 7.3 percent versus the same period last year (290,973 in 2015 vs. 271,189 in 2014). November’s passenger report represents the 21st consecutive month of passenger traffic growth at RIC and the airport’s second-best November ever. For the month, passenger enplanements were…

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Nov 18, 2015

Allegiant Announces New Nonstop Flights from Richmond TO Orlando

INTRODUCTORY FARES AS LOW AS $29* ONE WAY

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Oct 29, 2015

CEO Statement: Southwest to Discount Richmond to Orlando Service

RICHMOND, VA (October 29, 2015) This week, Southwest Airlines announced it was discontinuing nonstop service from Richmond to Orlando as a part of restructuring its flight operations across the country. With the schedule change effective April 12, 2016, Southwest will continue three flights per day from Richmond to Atlanta, where additional connecting flights are being added.…

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Sep 16, 2015

RIC Gains Certification as a Virginia Green Travel Partner

SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS – INCLUDING RECENT ADDITION OF RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE PASSENGER TERMINAL – LEADS TO RECOGNITION BY THE VIRGINIA GREEN TRAVEL ALLIANCE

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Jul 28, 2015

RIC Reports 5.6% Passenger Traffic Growth for FY15

INCREASES ALSO NOTED FOR CARGO (+2.3%) AND OPERATIONS (+6.9%)

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Jul 20, 2015

VMFA’s “It’s a Plane!” Exhibition Opens at RIC

RICHMOND, Virginia (July 20, 2015) An exhibition of photographs by Virginia-based artist Will May, called “It’s a Plane!,” opens today at Richmond International Airport (RIC). The show will be on view in the first level of the terminal through January 2016. This series of eight pictures is arranged in response to a familiar location. Like most…

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Jun 18, 2015

RIC Urges Customers to Use the ‘90/40’ Planning Rule for Morning Departures

Richmond, VA (June 18, 2015) Now that the busy Summer travel season is in full swing, Richmond International Airport (RIC) urges customers to utilize the 90/40 planning rule when traveling this season: arrive at your ticket counter no later than 90 minutes before your flight and plan to be at your gate no later than 40 minutes prior to your departure. With…

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