Pets must be crated at all times inside the terminals (per RDU's own page). Terminals 1 and 2 are physically separate buildings — switching terminals requires a 5-10 min walk via the terminal garage walkway or shuttle bus, and re-clearing security. Post-security SARAs at A7/C7 may now be open as of mid-2025 but are NOT confirmed by RDU's own current materials — call ahead.
2 pre-security outdoor SARAs, one curbside at each of Terminal 1 (between Baggage Claim 3 and taxi staging) and Terminal 2 (lower-level baggage claim, just north of taxi staging). Post-security SARAs were announced in early 2025 for installation by summer 2025 at Gate A7 (Terminal 1, next to Starbucks) and Gate C7 (Terminal 2, near getREEF) — the Terminal 2 SARA larger than the Terminal 1 one — but the airport's own current FAQ still lists only outdoor relief areas, so post-security status is unconfirmed.
Announced for summer 2025 installation. Smaller of the two new indoor SARAs (Terminal 1 is smaller). NOT confirmed open by airport's current materials — call RDU at (919) 840-2123 before relying on it.
Announced for summer 2025 installation, sized for 2 people with pets simultaneously (over 2x larger than the A7 SARA). NOT confirmed open by airport's current materials — call RDU at (919) 840-2123 before relying on it.
Curbside outdoor area with waste bags and receptacles. Reviews note minimal green space — surface is largely dirt or concrete. Well-lit.
Same setup as Terminal 1 — curbside outdoor with waste bags. Well-lit.
Terminal 1, next to Starbucks at Gate A7 · Announced for summer 2025 installation. Smaller of the two new indoor SARAs (Terminal 1 is smaller). NOT confirmed open by airport's current materials — call RDU at (919) 840-2123 before relying on it.
Terminal 1 Curbside SARA · Terminal 2 Curbside SARA
Given this airport's policy, use the pre-security area or relieve at home/hotel before arrival.