Official account of Richmond International Airport (RIC). Serving Virginia's Capital Region since 1927. ✈️
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Due to traveler demand: new water bottle filler at Gate B9. Another is being installed at Gate A3 and should be operational early next week.
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From this afternoon, a centerline lightning strike on RWY 16/34 at #RIC. Repairs underway. Photo courtesy of Airport Ops.
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Hollywood, here we come! @JetBlue this morning launched Richmond's first-ever trans-continental route, RIC-LAX, aboard #AbsoluteBlue.
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Too close for comfort.
Some incredible new video in of yesterday’s #tornado in the #Richmond area from a plane landing at @Flack4RIC. Plane touches down just as tornado does. 📹 courtesy Andrew Schoultis. @WAVY_News @WAVY_Weather
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She’s a beauty, @AerLingus! ☘️Thanks for stopping by; we wish you safe, speedy travels. 📸: RIC Ops
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JetBlue Announces Service from RIC to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Tampa: flyrichmond.com/jetblue-anno…
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No change or cancellation fees? Soon, going to and from Charleston, New Orleans, and Tampa will be a “breeze.” RIC is thrilled to welcome the new low-cost, high-flex U.S. carrier @BreezeAirways . Learn more: flyrichmond.com/soon-going-t…
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And they're off! Now enjoying high frequency (every 30 minutes) @GRTCTransit service at #RIC.
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Mad Dog History: RIC's last @Delta MD-88 (N978DL) departed as DL742 this morning en route to @ATLairport.
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We're commemorating the inaugural @JetBlue Richmond-Las Vegas flight onboard #BigBluePeopleSeater today at RIC. #Nonstop2Vegas
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Thank you for the support, @timkaine and @MarkWarner. "Warner & Kaine Push For Nearly $4 Million Owed To Richmond Int'l Airport For Security Upgrades" via: kaine.senate.gov/press-relea… #InLineReimbursement
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'Tis the season, @FAANews la la la la, la la la la. RIC's Air Traffic Control Tower is in the holiday spirit.
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Concourse A Extention progress: it’s starting to take shape! 📸: Police Metro Aviation and RIC Ops
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@nascarcasm hang in there. Tire replacement, main gear, right front. #BankedRunways
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With a target completion in mid-March, the renovated restrooms in Concourse B take design cues from the Concourse A extension currently under construction.
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RIC is on the rise! We are thrilled to be honored by the Air Transport Research Society as the Most Efficient Airport in North America. Discover more: flyrichmond.com/richmond-int…
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We’ll be happy to welcome warmer weather, but we don’t see this very often. From 6AM today. 📸: #RIC Maintenance
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Shiny new column wraps at the Airport as we approach @RichmondRaceway's April NASCAR weekend. #RichmondNonstopDelivers
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This morning, @JetBlue, CRAC Chairman Patricia O'Bannon, and Airport CEO Perry Miller, were pleased to celebrate flight #1593, the airline's inaugural departure from Richmond to @FlyTPA. #HolidayGetaway
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Just notified of a 2023 Bucket List sale from @BreezeAirways. RIC destinations on sale thru January 5th include: Charleston, Hartford, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Phoenix, San Francisco, & Tampa. Learn more: flybreeze.com/home
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RIC applauds @VSPPIO for the rapid collection and dissemination of info regarding the Cessna 180 emergency landing after loss of power at nearby Highland Springs HS. We are thankful that there were no injuries, minimal property damage.
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Proud to support @SOlympicsVA athletes as they head to Orlando onboard @JetBlue for the 2022 USA Games.
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It was our pleasure to host the @HenricoSchools Aviation Career Showcase today. Many thanks to @SenBagby and @revtyronenelson for joining the discussion.
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"JetBlue to offer daily West Coast flights out of Richmond; airport officials call announcement 'historic'" via @RTDNEWS: richmond.com/business/jetblu…
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New exhibition installation in progress, featuring the work of @vmfa Fellowship artist Aimee Joyaux of Petersburg.
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And just like magic, @BreezeAirways launches RIC's newest destination, Sarasota-Bradenton @SRQAirport!
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IncrediMINTly impressive, @JetBlue! Someone's about to be pampered on a trip to @BostonLogan this afternoon!
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In partnership with @rvaparksandrec, artist Paris Allen shows local students different techniques of the RICHMOND mural in the terminal at RIC as they learn how to create a mural from start to finish.
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One final day "on the job" for our CFO/COO Doug Blum (holding the plaque). He's held the financial reigns for the last 22 years, been recognized for exemplary service to the Commission, and retires effective June 30th. Thank you for your many contributions, Doug.
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Richmond Int'l Airport Awards $28.488 Million Concourse A Extension Project: flyrichmond.com/airport-awar…
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Hello, winter storm #4! You know the right moves: check with your airline for potential delays and cancellations, allow extra time to navigate roadways and parking, and use caution when walking on sidewalks and parking lots. Be safe!
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JetBlue Adds Two Dozen New Routes in Markets with Strengthened Demand Potential, including RIC to @flyLAXairport @LASAirport & @FlyTPA businesswire.com/news/home/2…
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"Richmond airport traffic sets record for any month" via @RTDNEWS: richmond.com/business/local/…
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We're now underway with @BreezeAirways! Flights between Richmond and Charleston @iflyCHS kicked off this morning. We'll welcome New Orleans @flyneworleans and Tampa @FlyTPA service later in the month. #SeriouslyNice
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Big plane, blue skies with cotton puff clouds... what's not to like? #RVA #fridayflyday #planespotting #C5A 📸: RIC Ops
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"Expansion of Richmond Int'l Airport's Concourse A should begin later this year " via @RTDNEWS: richmond.com/business/local/…
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ADVISORY: Richmond International Airport is currently experiencing a water outage, like much of Eastern Henrico County. RIC has been in contact with county officials and hopes to soon have news about a restoration of services.
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Richmond Two Step: @SouthwestAir flights from Richmond to Nashville underway; RIC-BWI starts this afternoon. @Fly_Nashville @BWI_Airport
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We love the sight of new routes in the morning! Earlier today, @BreezeAirways launched nonstop service from Richmond to @flyLAXairport; flights to @CVGairport and @LIMacArthur are soon to follow.
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Congratulations to retiring pilot Rick Potts with the @AmericanAir gate crew in Richmond. After 33 years in the air, let it be noted that his final flight this morning had an on-time departure and early arrival in Charlotte.
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Richmond (RIC) Sets New All-Time Monthly Passenger Record, Topping 350,000 for the First Time: flyrichmond.com/index.php/ne…
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The Airport was honored to welcome Queen Elizabeth II to Virginia in 2007, sad to see her pass.
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Per Airport Ops, #RIC will reopen at 9AM. Please note that individual flights may be affected by flood-related schedule disruptions.
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Several unscheduled visitors this afternoon due to foul weather elsewhere, incl this @united 777.
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Good luck @DennyHamlin @DarianGrubb @JoeGibbsRacing! Bring the @nascar Sprint Cup to VA! #Denny11Nation @RIRinsider
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And away she goes! @volgadneprgroup An-124 freighter departs #RIC. Images courtesy of Airport Ops. #SuperJumbo #avgeek
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Richmond International Airport sets new annual passenger record henricocitizen.com/articles/…
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"Passenger traffic at Richmond airport hits all-time annual high in 2019" via @RTDNEWS richmond.com/business/passen…
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Per Airport Operations, due to area flooding, Richmond International Airport #RIC is closed until at least 9AM. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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More route news at RIC: richmond.com/business/southw…
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Great news, @RichmondRaceway! Bold new look and $30 million of new infrastructure. #FansFirst #RichmondReimagined
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