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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Commission Wins 2023 Virginia Green Award
Owner/Operator of Richmond International Airport (RIC) Recognized for Continued Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Read More Spirit to Offer Las Vegas Flights Starting in May
New Route Joins the Airline’s Current Service to Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale
Read More Breeze Announces 2 New Destinations from Richmond
9 Routes Now On Sale from RIC, From Just $39* One Way
Read More Sun Country Airlines to Offer New Flights between Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) and Richmond (RIC)
Twice-Weekly Service from RVA to the Twin Cities to Start May 19, 2023
Read More Breeze Announces New Service to Phoenix from Richmond
Nonstop Fares Start from $99* One Way
Read More 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
Read More 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
Read More 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
Read More Virginia Green Recognizes RIC’s Sustainability Efforts
RIC Works to Protect the Environment and Support Sustainable Tourism in Virginia
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