Nine airlines currently fly out of Richmond International. | Photo by Sergio Carreira, Wikimedia Commons
Planning ahead for holiday travels? Airport travel can be great, but it can also be pretty stressful.
Next time you’re flying out of Richmond International Airport, we’ve got you covered with a guide that details everything you need to know, from gates and parking to nonstop flight options.
What to know
Map it out: If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before setting foot inside, these airport maps will be your saving grace.
TSA: RIC recommends arriving at the airport around 90 minutes prior to departure if you’re traveling during non-peak periods. For peak periods — like weekends and holidays — shoot for two hours.
Parking
Each lot and garage offers differing pricing depending on how long your car is parked.
Short-term parking: $4/hour (less than 60 minutes free)
Homegirl Hike | 6-7 p.m. | Maymont | Free, RSVP | Connect with new friends or enjoy a little tranquility on this group nature walk, venturing through Maymont’s historic (and stroller-friendly) grounds.
Friday, Sept. 5
Manchester Manifest: First Fridays | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Manchester | Free | Join this Southside block party for live music, cultural connections, and plenty of food.
Love Canon | 6-10 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | $25 | Hailing from Charlotte, VA, Love Canon takes the stage for a 1980s bluegrass party.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Astrology + the Arts: Virgo Season | 12-1:30 p.m. | Quarry | $15+ | Learn about the astrological Virgo archetype, then get crafty with your own DIY bookends made from upcycled materials.
Spice and Pints Festival | 2-7 p.m. | Center of the Universe Brewing, Ashland | Free | Not afraid of a little spice? Test your limits at this inaugural festival, packing the heat with flame-worthy food trucks and spiced up beers.
Sunday, Sept. 7
Popup Pet Adoption Event | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Henrico County Animal Shelter, Glen Allen | Price of purchase | Bring home a new best friend or just stop by to say hello to all the cutie cats, pups, and guinea pigs.
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Located along the river in Rockets Landing, the Intermediate Terminal Building dates back to 1938, but what does the future have in store?
Photo by RICtoday
Development
The Intermediate Terminal Building is one step closer to its major makeover, now that a handful of development proposals have been selected for consideration. While we wait for the determining decision, why not revisit some of our readers’ warehouse development dreams from last year? (Richmond BizSense)
Community
The city is eyeing Lakeside as Richmond’s new “Garden District.” The (unofficial) development aims to boost visitor attraction to the main Lakeside Avenue strip with potential street conversions, increased walkability, and zoning changes. What else would change? (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Real Estate
New property assessments have shown an average 5.74% increase in home values across Richmond. Four neighborhoods stood out with double-digit spikes: Highland Park, Fulton, areas surrounding Mary Munford Elementary, and Southside neighborhoods bordering Highway 1 and Commerce Road. See your neighborhood’s assessment. (The Richmonder)
Sports
River City Roller Derby announced the lineup for the third annual People’s Battle of Richmond. The tournament will connect seven teams for two days of helmet-to-helmet derby on Saturday, Oct. 11 + Sunday, Oct. 12. Need a refresher on derby rules and our Richmond teams?We’ve got you covered.
Giveaway
What’s the cost of a cabin weekend in Shenandoah? It could be $3 with this local giveaway. Every $3 you donate to the nonprofit Keep Virginia Cozy is an entry, or you can share and tag the organization on socials for a free entry. A winner will be announced this Sunday, Sept. 7.
Older Adults
Aside from megapacks and weekly coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
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When airport anxiety kicks in, I like to watch walk-through videos of the airport I’m visiting. It sounds silly, but it helps quiet the irrational voice in my head trying to convince me I’ll get lost somehow and miss my flight.
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