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 Releases Annual Report 2023: A Year of Extraordinary Heights
Richmond International Airport (RIC) has released its Annual Report 2023, the first publication of its kind released by the airport. The report celebrates the immense accomplishments of Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), which saw record-breaking passenger traffic and cargo volume.
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Travel Options Surge With New Southwest Service to BWI and BNA Starting Today
Read More RIC Reports Banner 2023 Activity
Calendar Year 2023 For calendar year 2023, Richmond International Airport established new annual records for passenger traffic (4,755,889) and cargo volume (206.6 million lbs.), topping previous marks set in fiscal year 2023 (FY23) at the end of June. In 2023, aircraft operations increased 7.3 percent to 104,952 movements. December 2023 For the month, the Airport…
Read More RIC Joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
The HD Sunflower Program aims to raise awareness of and support of people with hidden disabilities.
Read More Richmond International Airport Reports October 2023 Activity
For October 2023, RIC reports an all-time record of 440,736 passengers.
Read More Temporary TSA PreCheck® application center set for week of Dec. 4 at Richmond Airport
RICHMOND, Va. – Residents in the Virginia state capital and the surrounding region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at Richmond International Airport from Dec. 4 to 8, where officials will host a temporary “pop-up” enrollment center in the terminal. TSA PreCheck is a valuable travel…
Read More RIC Earns 2023-2024 Great Place To Work Certification®
89% of Capital Region Airport Commission employees say Richmond International Airport is a great place to work.
Read More July Activity Sets New Passenger Record for RIC
For the second time in two months, Richmond International Airport reports a best-ever month for passenger volume.
Read More Airport Reports Fiscal Year Records for Passengers and Cargo
With a strong performance in June, the Capital Region Airport Commission reported new fiscal year records for passengers and cargo at Richmond International Airport (RIC). The Airport welcomed 4,433,183 passengers and handled 190,403,176 pounds of air cargo in fiscal year 2023 (FY23).
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