Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the primary commercial airport serving Richmond, Virginia and the surrounding mid-Atlantic region, positioned about seven miles southeast of downtown. In 2024, RIC handled a record 4.88 million passengers, reflecting steady growth in connectivity across the U.S. through carriers such as American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue. The airport supports a mix of domestic services and, since mid-2025, renewed international flights (e.g., Bermuda), expanding RIC’s reach beyond purely domestic routes for the first time in over a decade. Its central location means it serves as a practical gateway for business and leisure travel throughout the Eastern Seaboard.

RIC is also advancing modernisation and digitalisation to enhance the traveler experience and prepare for future growth. Ongoing infrastructure projects include plans for a consolidated TSA security checkpoint with expanded lanes to improve throughput and support further international service ambitions. The airport has outlined broader upgrades tied to its strategic Serve 2025 plan, focusing on facilities, operations and future efficiency gains. Additionally, local reports note intentions to introduce smart parking sensors to streamline ground access. Together, these efforts reflect RIC’s focus on operational efficiency, customer convenience and measured expansion within its regional aviation role.

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