Terminals & gates at RIC

Richmond, Virginia

Terminal layout at RIC

Richmond International Airport is organized into 3 terminals. Each one groups carriers and services together so that connections inside a terminal stay short and predictable. Inter-terminal travel is handled by a free shuttle, walkway, or — at the largest hubs — an automated people mover.

The terminal layout below reflects the standard configuration for RIC. Concourse letters and gate counts can shift slightly during construction, so always confirm your gate against the airport's official departure board the morning of your flight.

Terminal A · 40 gates

Terminal A is one of the primary departure halls at RIC. It holds approximately 40 active gates and a full slate of pre- and post-security amenities. Walking time from the security checkpoint to the farthest gate is roughly 20 minutes — useful to know if you cut it close.

Airlines based here

Alaska AirlinesLufthansaFrontier AirlinesUnited Airlines

On-site amenities

  • CLEAR enrollment
  • Pet relief area
  • Wellness rooms with massage chairs
  • Walk-up rideshare pickup
  • TSA PreCheck lanes

Terminal B · 36 gates

Terminal B is one of the primary departure halls at RIC. It holds approximately 36 active gates and a full slate of pre- and post-security amenities. Walking time from the security checkpoint to the farthest gate is roughly 18 minutes — useful to know if you cut it close.

Airlines based here

Frontier AirlinesUnited AirlinesVolarisSpirit Airlines

On-site amenities

  • Wellness rooms with massage chairs
  • Family restrooms and nursing rooms
  • Airline lounges (Centurion, Sky Club, Polaris, Admirals)
  • Self-bag-drop kiosks
  • Local craft beer bar

Terminal C · 32 gates

Terminal C is one of the primary departure halls at RIC. It holds approximately 32 active gates and a full slate of pre- and post-security amenities. Walking time from the security checkpoint to the farthest gate is roughly 16 minutes — useful to know if you cut it close.

Airlines based here

VolarisSpirit AirlinesBritish AirwaysSouthwest Airlines

On-site amenities

  • Airline lounges (Centurion, Sky Club, Polaris, Admirals)
  • Sit-down dining concourse
  • Currency exchange
  • International arrivals hall
  • Mobile ordering for food pickup

Connecting between terminals

If your itinerary routes you between terminals at RIC, give yourself extra time. Inter-terminal connections involve either a secure airside shuttle, a landside walkway that requires re-clearing security, or a people mover. Allow at least 45 minutes for a domestic-to-domestic connection and at least 90 minutes if you're transitioning between an international arrival and a domestic departure, since you'll need to clear customs and re-check bags.

Signage inside the terminal will direct you to the connection point. Look for "Inter-Terminal Transit" or the airport's branded shuttle name. Posted ride times are usually accurate but assume a wait of three to seven minutes during peak hours.

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