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.

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.

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.

Oct 26, 2016

RIC Sets September Passenger Record

Richmond, VA (October 26, 2016) Richmond International Airport (RIC) reports that the September 2016 total passenger count set an all-time September record, as 301,895 total passengers used the airport, surpassing the previous record set in 2007 by more than 6,000 passengers. Versus the same period a year ago, passenger traffic increased 3.9 percent. For the calendar…

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Oct 19, 2016

Travel Advisory: U.S. DOT Bans ALL Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phones from Airplanes

RICHMOND, VA (October 19, 2016) The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), has announced it is issuing an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States. Individuals who own or possess a Samsung…

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Sep 26, 2016

RIC Completes “Green” Conversion to 100% Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fleet for Airport Parking Shuttles

ALL EASYPARK PARKING SHUTTLES OFFER ECO-FRIENDLY DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE 24/7/365 POWERED BY A CLEAN ALTERNATIVE FUEL

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Sep 6, 2016

For the September Nascar Weekend, RIC Waives Fuel Flowage Fee for General Aviation Aircraft

WEEKLONG WAIVER PERIOD EXTENDED FOR THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Aug 24, 2016

Cross Grain Brewhouse Debuts at RIC

DELAWARE NORTH-OPERATED RESTAURANT AND BAR WILL FEATURE MANY LOCAL CRAFT BEERS ON TAP

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Aug 1, 2016

VMFA’s Grounded Exhibition Opens at RIC

RICHMOND, Virginia (August 1, 2016) An exhibition of paintings by Virginia-based artist Leigh Anne Chambers, called “Grounded,” opens today at Richmond International Airport (RIC). The show will be on view in the first level of the terminal through February 2017. In her studio practice, Chambers considers social ordering—or how a society determines what is tasteful—while engaging…

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Apr 14, 2016

Allegiant Launches New Nonstop Service to Florida from Richmond with Fares as Low as $39

RICHMOND, VA (April 14, 2016) Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today launches new nonstop flights to Florida from the Richmond International Airport (RIC). New nonstop service to Orlando / Sanford begins today, April 14, 2016 and new nonstop service to Jacksonville, Florida begins April 15, 2016. To celebrate the new flights to the Sunshine State, Allegiant is offering…

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