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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.

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.

Apr 5, 2016

United Airlines Launches New Richmond-Denver Service

LONGEST AND MOST-WESTERLY FLIGHT FROM RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (RIC)
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Apr 1, 2016

RIC to Conduct Full-Scale Emergency Response Exercise this Weekend

TEST OF AIRPORT EMERGENCY PLAN (AEP), MANDATED BY FAA, SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND, 9:00 AM UNTIL CONCLUSION OF RESPONSE SCENARIOS
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Feb 8, 2016

VMFA’s Lake Elster and Beyond Exhibition Opens at RIC

RICHMOND, Virginia (February 8, 2016) An exhibition of photographs by Virginia-based artist William Connally, called “Lake Elster and Beyond,” opens today at Richmond International Airport (RIC). The show will be on view in the first level of the terminal through July 2016. Like short stories in a collection, each photograph in this series is a portrait…
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Jan 12, 2016

Allegiant Announces New Nonstop Service to Jacksonville

INTRODUCTORY FARES FOR AS LOW AS $39 ONE WAY
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Jan 11, 2016

United Airlines to Start Service Between Richmond and Denver

Richmond, VA (January 11, 2016) United Airlines (united.com) will offer daily service between Richmond International Airport and Denver International Airport starting on April 5, 2016. United will operate the Richmond-Denver flights with 76-seat Embraer EMB 175 aircraft offering United First®, Economy Plus, and Economy seating options. “United’s new daily service to Denver provides customers from throughout…
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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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