Southwest Airlines Cities

Raleigh-Durham, NC

Raleigh and Durham are the largest cities in a metropolitan area known as the Research Triangle, consistently rated as some of the best places to live and work in America. RDU International Airport is located midway between the two cities.

Durham is home to world-famous Research Triangle Park, and Duke and North Carolina Central universities. It is also well-known for its unique colony of chefs, one-of-a-kind shopping, rich history, and thriving culture.

Raleigh, the state capital, is home to N.C. State University, five other institutions of higher learning, and more than 20 free attractions.

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City Information

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Average Temperatures
Month	Avg High	Avg Low	Avg Precip	Month	Avg High	Avg Low	Avg Precip
Jan	50	30	3.6	Jul	89	68	4.5
Feb	54	32	3.4	Aug	87	67	4.3
Mar	62	38	3.8	Sep	81	60	3.7
Apr	72	47	2.9	Oct	72	48	3.1
May	79	55	3.6	Nov	62	39	2.9
Jun	86	63	3.5	Dec	53	32	3.0

Distances to Attractions	Miles
Research Triangle Park - Durham	5
North Carolina Museum of Art - Raleigh	10
North Carolina Central University - Durham	10
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - Raleigh	11
Downtown Raleigh	11
Downtown Durham	11
North Carolina State University - Raleigh	13
City Market - Raleigh	13
Duke University - Durham	15
Museum of Life and Science - Durham	16

Conventions and Visitors Information
Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 1879 Raleigh, NC 27602-1879 www.raleighcvb.org	(800) 849-8499
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce	(919) 664-7000
Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau 101 East Morgan Street Durham, NC 27701 www.durham-nc.com	(800) 446-8604
Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce	(919) 682-2133

Airport Information

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Gate Information: Southwest Airlines uses gates A25, A26, A27, and A28 in Terminal A.
E-Ticket Check-In kiosks: Located at the ticket counter.
Wi-Fi: Available throughout airport
High-Speed Internet: Available in Terminals A and C
Business Center

Phone Numbers
Reservations	(800) 435-9792
Baggage Service	(919) 840-0375
Freight/Cargo	(919) 840-0815
Paging	(919) 840-2123
Parking	(919) 840-2140 www.rdu.com/Parking/parking.html
Security	(919) 840-2111

Driving Directions to Raleigh-Durham International Airport:

From Durham and points west: Take Interstate 40 East to exit 284B/RDU International Airport. Turn right at light onto Airport Boulevard. Go straight and follow signs to Terminals. Parking near the Terminals is limited because of construction on a 2,700-space parking garage.
From Raleigh and points east: Take Interstate 40 West to exit 285/Aviation Parkway. Turn right at the end of the ramp onto Aviation Parkway. Follow signs to Terminals. Parking near the Terminals is limited because of construction on a 2,700-space parking garage.

Ground Transportation:

Taxis are available outside the Baggage Claim Area.
Triangle Transit Authority: Offers public van transportation from the airport to specific destinations. Travel time varies from 45 to 75 minutes. (919) 549-9999