Richmond International Airport- RIC-Richmond Intl.
Originally dedicated, as Richard Evelyn Byrd Flying Field in 1927 in memory and honor of the famous aviator RIC-Richmond Intl. Airport is one of the mixed military and commercial airport in Richmond, VA, United States. Richmond International Airport is the busiest airport in the central region of the state of Virginia and the third busiest in the state. The airport covers a total area of 2,500 acres. Expansions and renovations were implemented from the 1950s up to the 1970s to add passengers’ concourses and facilities to offer better services in the airport.
Best Time to Visit
Richard E. Byrd, Richmond International Airport served a total of 3.6 million passengers in 2017, an all time high record, which broke its initial record in 2007. A regular growth of 2.8% in passenger traffic is observed in the airport. Major airlines served in the airport include Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and United Express. Cargo flights are also served in the airport with regular flights served daily. Check out Lightfoot, Norge and Williamsburg when you find yourself looking for some fun time outside the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Richmond International Airport hotels situated within a close proximity to the airport include the Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport and Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Airport. Both hotels are located less than a mile away and offer airport shuttle services to and from the airport by request. Several scenic attractions are conveniently located close to the hotel’s location.
