Security screening is quick (but thorough!), TSA staff have always been friendly and humorous when we have traveled through RIC. Overall, place is usually quiet and empty!
The airport is newly remodeled and still really easy to get in and through security so you don't need to get there as early as most airports. Security will take 15 minutes or less.
Free wifi is always good. Try getting any of the specialities on ice at Caribou coffee. Really quick check in, no need to take off shore unless they ask.
As you're walking to or from the concourse, check out the giant RVA panorama on the wall, one of my finest works brought to life by RIC and the Martin Agency!
It's a nice, clean and efficient airport. Expect airport priced food and drink, get that from mechanicsville or richmond before you fly out. TSA staff are friendly enough here
small airport. good access to temporary parking. make sure you get the right gate.easy to go through security for a gate on A when flight is on B and vice versa.
Just an update from previous posts. Richmond still a small airport. Surprising how dysfunctional the B gate security is. Need to do a engineering study on this one.
Check out the caribou coffee stand at the entrance to security checkpoints. Great menu and service. Where else can you get a coffee drink that tastes like a s'more?
TSA always has issues here. Get here early. The line, half the lanes shutdown, they're yelling, and you might think Stevie Wonder is checking ID's with the X-ray machines staffed by a senior home.
This airport is great, especially with the new renovations. If you're carrying on beware that flights to major hubs often run out of space and they force you to check your bag (at least on Delta)!
Good location with respect to I-95/I-295/895 access, but this is not the best side of town to be on. No good hotels nearby and poor ground transportation to and from the city. Rent a car if you fly in
As of 10/11/13 there is now TSA Pre-Check. Make sure you have filled out all your information with your airline prior to arriving at the airport if you have TSA Pre-Check or Global Pass.
Richmond Int’l Airport (RIC) is the gateway for Virginia's Capital Region, served by American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, United, US Airways & Allegiant.