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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.

Oct 14, 2022

Soaring since 1927: RIC Celebrates 95 Years of Service to Virginia’s Capital Region

What began as a lightly developed 100-acre parcel in 1927 now contributes significantly to the economy of the Richmond Region
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Jul 7, 2022

RIC Welcomes Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Renovate Federal Inspection Services (FIS) Facility

Funding Will Help Ensure Compliance with Federal Standards for International Passenger Processing and American with Disabilities (ADA) Requirements
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May 9, 2022

RIC to Conduct Full-Scale Response Test

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mandated Triennial Test of the Airport’s Emergency Plan (AEP) Scheduled for Thursday, May 12th, at 10:00AM
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Apr 26, 2022

Virginia Green Recognizes RIC’s Sustainability Efforts

RIC Works to Protect the Environment and Support Sustainable Tourism in Virginia
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Mar 11, 2022

Winter Reminders at RIC

Richmond International Airport, VA (March 11, 2022) – 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.…
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Mar 8, 2022

Breeze Airways is Adding 35 Routes From 10 New Cities This Summer

New Destinations from Richmond Include Jacksonville, San Francisco, Hartford, Las Vegas, and Providence
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Feb 21, 2022

Breeze Airways™ Inaugurates New Service from Richmond to Palm Beach

New York, NY (February 19, 2021) – Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ new U.S. low-fare airline, is adding new service today from Richmond to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), the airline’s 18th destination nationally.  The new route is a Saturday-only roundtrip for now. “Breeze’s business model is to add ‘nice, new nonstop’ flights on routes…
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Feb 1, 2022

Airport Unveils “Welcome to Richmond” Mural Created by Local Artists in Concourse A

Conveying a Sense of Place to Richmond Region Visitors
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Dec 28, 2021

RIC Reports November Aviation Activity

For the month of November 2021, Richmond International Airport (RIC) reports a passenger count of 344,481, a 155.1 percent increase over the total for November 2020 and a 92.3 percent recovery of passenger traffic from pre-pandemic November 2019.   Delta Air Lines was the month’s market leader with a 30.9 percent share, closely followed by…
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