Passenger Pickup
Park at the RDU Center (in the rental car area) while awaiting arriving planes for passenger pick-ups. Circling the terminal is not recommended. There are 50 available spaces in the area, and it is free of charge.
Animals
Areas are provided for service animal relief at terminals 1 and 2. Only travelers with service animals are permitted in these areas. The areas are located in terminal 1 between baggage claim 3 and taxi staging; and at terminal 2, curbside, by the lower-level baggage claim and taxi staging.
Food and Beverage
RDU restaurants offering breakfast are open starting at 4:30 a.m. Other restaurants open between 9:30 a.m and 10 a.m. All airport restaurants close 30 minutes prior to the last scheduled flight of the evening. You may bring your own food with you, but liquids over 3 ounces are not permitted through security.
Handicapped Parking
RDU provides handicapped parking spots at the front of all lots (long-term parking, daily, hourly). They are closest to the elevators and terminal entrances and well marked. All park and ride shuttles have hydraulic lifts to accommodate wheelchairs and other equipment.
Chapel
The RDU Chapel is located in Terminal 1 at the baggage claim. It is open 24 hours a day and a chaplain is available by request from any airline information desk. The chapel is open to any airline employee, ticketed passenger or visitor.
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