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RDU Terminal 2 Expansion

Transform RDU is a multibillion-dollar, decade-long overhaul of the Triangle's airport, headlined by a major Terminal 2 expansion that grows the concourse from thirty-six to fifty-three gates and roughly doubles passenger capacity.

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TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 7, 2026
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
01.26
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2032
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2600 West Terminal Boulevard, Morrisville. Broke ground January 2026, completing 2032. Financed with $250M from U.S. Department of Transportation in August 2026.

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Announced 2026 est.
Broke ground Jan 2026
North window wall comes down Jul 2026crews begin removing Terminal 2's north window wall, the step that physically opens the building for its expanded ticketing and international arrivals halls
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Financing secured Aug 2026Federal funding confirmed: the U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA have contributed $250 million toward the $2.5B Transform RDU program, highlighted during an FAA leadership visit to the airport
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Expected opening 2032
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About the project

Transform RDU is a multibillion-dollar, decade-long overhaul of the Triangle's airport, headlined by a major Terminal 2 expansion that grows the concourse from thirty-six to fifty-three gates and roughly doubles passenger capacity. Renderings show a soaring, daylight-filled ticketing hall behind a full-height south glazing wall, an expanded security checkpoint, and a new linear Customs and Border Protection processing hall to handle growing international service. The program pairs the terminal work with a rebuilt John Brantley Boulevard and bridge that untangles Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 traffic, a new runway that unlocks the Terminal 2 growth, and a vastly enlarged parking economy lot with solar canopies. Designed to accommodate the region's explosive growth, the reinvented RDU aims to be a signature front door for the Research Triangle.

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Where is RDU Terminal 2 Expansion located?

RDU Terminal 2 Expansion is located in Morrisville.

When will RDU Terminal 2 Expansion be completed?

RDU Terminal 2 Expansion is under construction, with completion expected in 2032.

Who is developing RDU Terminal 2 Expansion?

Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is the developer behind RDU Terminal 2 Expansion.

Who is financing RDU Terminal 2 Expansion?

RDU Terminal 2 Expansion secured $250M in financing from U.S. Department of Transportation in 08.26.