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Raleigh-Durham International Airport runways

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU · KRDU) in Raleigh/Durham, NC has 3 runways , the longest 05L/23R at 10,000 ft (concrete, asphalt). Dimensions, headings, lighting, and instrument approaches for each below.

Runway 05L/23R

10,000 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High.

05L
Heading
054° mag · 45° true
Threshold elev
367 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.1 (GKK) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
23R
Heading
234° mag · 225° true
Threshold elev
409 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 111.7 (DMP) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 05R/23L

7,500 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High.

05R
Heading
054° mag · 45° true
Threshold elev
398 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (RDU) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right
23L
Heading
234° mag · 225° true
Threshold elev
431 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.5 (LEI) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 14/32

3,570 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med.

14
Heading
144° mag · 135° true
Threshold elev
432 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Traffic pattern
Left
32
Heading
324° mag · 315° true
Threshold elev
425 ft
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway data from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.