Can a ATR 72-600 land at KRDU?

Yes -- the ATR 72-600 typically requires ~3500 ft TOD at sea level. With KRDU's 435 ft field elevation, expect ~3683 ft. Most KRDU runways accommodate this aircraft.

What's the fuel availability at KRDU for a ATR 72-600?

Jet A is widely available at KRDU. Several FBOs typically compete on price -- compare at major chains like Signature, Atlantic, or Million Air.

Flying a ATR 72-600 into Raleigh-Durham International Airport

KRDU / RDU · Raleigh, United States

By Renzo, CPL

Field Elevation

435 ft

Aircraft Range

825 NM

Cruise Speed

275 kt

Runway Requirements

The ATR 72-600 is a turboprop aircraft (MTOW 23,000 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 3,500 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.

→ Number of runways at KRDU: 3
→ Coordinates: 35.8776, -78.7875
→ Type rating required

Approach Considerations

→Approach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
→Wake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like KRDU.

Common Considerations

Research Triangle airport with moderate weather and several flight schools providing ab initio training. For the ATR 72-600, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 435 ft, and single-runway pattern management.

Fuel Availability

Jet A is universally available at KRDU. The ATR 72-600 burns approximately 1375 pph at cruise — multiple FBOs typically compete on pricing.

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