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While aeronautical activities in the area date back to reconnaissance and artillery spotting from hot air balloons in the 1860s during the American Civil War, Richmond International Airport’s history officially began on October 15, 1927, with Charles Lindbergh and The Spirit of St. Louis serving as the airport’s first official visitors. In 2007, the airport completed a major renovation project, establishing it as one of the most modern and well-equipped airports in the eastern United States.

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While aeronautical activities in the area date back to reconnaissance and artillery spotting from hot air balloons in the 1860s during the American Civil War, Richmond International Airport’s history officially began on October 15, 1927, with Charles Lindbergh and The Spirit of St. Louis serving as the airport’s first official visitors. In 2007, the airport completed a major renovation project, establishing it as one of the most modern and well-equipped airports in the eastern United States.

To learn how the airport and the industry have evolved, see our History. To get the latest news, why not sign up for OnTime, our e-Newsletter? This publication is filled with the most up-to-date travel alerts, RIC news and airfare promotions.

Sep 5, 2018

For the September NASCAR Race Week, Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Waive Fuel Flowage Fee for General Aviation Aircraft

Richmond International Airport, VA – September 5, 2018 Members of the Capital Region Airport Commission, appointed by the four participating jurisdictions of the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, and the city of Richmond, unanimously supported a resolution at the body’s recent monthly meeting to waive the $0.06 per gallon fuel flowage fee for general aviation…
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Aug 31, 2018

RIC Traffic Jumps 12.4% to Establish a New July Record

Richmond International Airport, VA – August 31, 2018 At the August meeting of the Capital Region Airport Commission, Richmond International Airport (RIC) reported a new monthly record for the tenth consecutive month as 373,066 travelers transited the facility in July 2018, topping the previous mark of 337,474 set in July 2007. “The last several months…
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Aug 30, 2018

Airport Minority Advisory Council Presents RIC CEO and President with Hall of Fame Award at Annual Conference

Richmond International Airport, VA – August 30, 2018 The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) recognized Jon E. Mathiasen, AAE, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Commission, with a Hall of Fame award at the Catalyst Awards luncheon at its 34th Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference in Seattle on Friday, August 24, 2018. “AMAC…
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Aug 1, 2018

RIC CEO And President Announces Intent To Retire In 2019

Richmond International Airport, VA (August 1, 2018) Current CEO and president, Jon E. Mathiasen, AAE, who joined the Capital Region Airport Commission from Texas in 2000, has announced his intent to retire in August of 2019. The Commission confirms that it is forming a search committee to identify the next senior staff leader for Richmond International…
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Jul 31, 2018

June Passenger Traffic Sets All-Time Monthly Record At RIC

Richmond International Airport, VA (July 31, 2018) At the monthly meeting of the Capital Region Airport Commission, Richmond International Airport (RIC) reports a new all-time monthly passenger traffic record of 373,379 travelers in June 2018. This is the third time since October 2017 that a new all-time one-month record has been established at the facility. “While…
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Jul 13, 2018

Statement Regarding Breastfeeding In Public Venues Such As Richmond International Airport (RIC)

  Richmond International Airport, VA (July 13, 2018) Virginia law clearly supports a mother’s right to breastfeed her child in a public venue like Richmond International Airport. Unfortunately, yesterday afternoon, July 12, 2018, a law enforcement officer at the Airport, in response to a patron’s complaint, approached a nursing mother about breastfeeding her child in public.…
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Jul 2, 2018

Richmond (RIC) Sets New All-Time Monthly Passenger Record

Richmond International Airport, VA (July 2, 2018) Richmond International Airport (RIC) reports that May 2018 set a new, all-time, one month total passenger traffic record of 357,435, surpassing the previous mark established seven months ago in October 2017 (342,055). Passenger Traffic For May 2018, RIC reports a 13.0 percent increase in total passenger traffic versus the…
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Jun 14, 2018

Allegiant Takes Off With New Nonstop Service To Nashville With Fares As Low As $61*

Richmond, VA (June 14, 2018) Allegiant today launches new nonstop service to Nashville, Tennessee from Richmond International Airport (RIC) with fares everyone can afford. To celebrate, the company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares on the new route for as low as $61.* “We’re thrilled to be launching another nonstop route from Richmond…
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May 31, 2018

RIC Sets New April Passenger Traffic Record

Richmond International Airport, VA (May 31, 2018) For the seventh consecutive month, Richmond International Airport (RIC) reports a new monthly record as the 340,590 travelers transiting the facility in April 2018 topped the previous mark of 300,491 set in April 2015. “Thanks to traveler support and airline confidence in the market, we continue to report substantial…
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