Notes about

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

5 field notes covering Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham.

← RDU airport overview, terminals & amenities
Transport Aug 16, 2026

RDU for 2–6 hour gaps: $2.25 GoTriangle buses, Terminal 2 lounges, and ParkRDU time math

A $2.25 multimodal playbook for using RDU’s Terminal 2 lounges, 8 parking options, and GoTriangle routes as a working base between Raleigh, Durham, and RTP.

by Marcus Trenton · RDU
Transport Aug 10, 2026

GSO vs CLT vs RDU for 48‑Hour Trips: When Greensboro’s One‑Terminal Airport Is the Smarter Play

For Triad and Triangle travelers, this is the 1–2 day trip math: GSO’s $15 parking and 1‑minute walks vs CLT and RDU’s cheaper fares but bigger airport overhead.

by Marcus Trenton · GSO · CLT · RDU
Transport Jul 17, 2026

Greensboro’s Piedmont Triad vs Charlotte and Raleigh: When GSO Quietly Wins Your Trip

Triad flyers keep driving to Charlotte and Raleigh for flights they could have started at Greensboro. Here is when GSO’s small footprint, $15/day parking, and short airport routine actually beat CLT and RDU on time, mone

by Marcus Trenton · GSO · CLT · RDU
Pricing Jun 20, 2026

Parking for a quick Raleigh–Durham International Airport weekend: where locals really leave the car

Planning a short escape from Raleigh or Durham? See how weekend travelers use Raleigh–Durham International Airport parking to balance cost and convenience.

by Marcus Trenton · RDU
Design Jun 8, 2026

The small US airports that punch above their weight

Eight mid-sized US airports that quietly beat their nearby mega-hubs for design, sanity, and certain trips.

by Marcus Trenton · PVD · BWI · BUR · OAK +4

Browse notes by topic