Media Relations
Welcome to Raleigh Exec, your corporate gateway to the Research Triangle Region! We’ve provided some of our recent news releases, videos and media resources — along with some recently published articles about the jetport. If you have any questions, contact us at 919.776.2939 or in**@*********ec.com.
News Releases
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Family Day @ the Jetport 2026 Brings a Free Community Aviation Celebration
SANFORD, N.C. — Family Day @ the Jetport 2026, a free, annual community aviation celebration, returns to Raleigh Exec on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with…
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Family Day @ the Jetport 2025 Brings a Free Community Aviation Celebration
SANFORD, N.C. — Family Day @ the Jetport 2025, an annual community aviation celebration, returns to Raleigh Exec on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with aircraft…
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Raleigh Exec to Provide U.S. Customs Services Clearing the Way for International Flights
SANFORD, N.C. — Raleigh Exec has signed agreements with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide customs services — clearing the way for international flights in and out of the…
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New Bypass-Taxiway Opens to Enhance Jetport Operations and Safety
SANFORD, N.C. — Raleigh Exec continued its ongoing expansion this summer by opening a new bypass-taxiway parallel to the runway — an essential addition designed to enhance safety, accommodate more…
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Organizations Donate Terminal Renovations With Space Now Home to ATP Flight School
SANFORD, N.C. — With several other expansion projects underway, Raleigh Exec took another step toward the future when jetport officials welcomed ATP Flight School to the terminal building — in…
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Control Tower Slated for Raleigh Exec After Initial FAA Approval
SANFORD, N.C. — Raleigh Exec has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration for its Contract Tower Program, allowing flights to be managed soon by a trained air traffic controller…
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Getting Even Better: Bypass-Taxiway Construction Schedule – New Closure Date
Updated on June 26, 2025, at 11:40 a.m. NOTAMs will be issued and this page will be updated as soon as any new information is available. As updates are made…
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World War II Warbird Rides Offered in TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber
SANFORD, N.C. – The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), a nonprofit organization based in Culpeper, Virginia, will offer warbird rides in a World War II TBM Avenger…
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Raleigh Exec Helps Secure the Future With Series of Land Acquisitions
SANFORD, N.C. — Raleigh Exec has taken a big step toward the future with a series of recent land purchases that significantly expand the regional jetport while enhancing safety and…
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FAMILY DAY @ the Jetport 2024 Brings a Free Community Aviation Celebration
SANFORD, N.C. — Family Day @ the Jetport, an annual community aviation celebration, returns to Raleigh Exec on Saturday, Oct. 5, with aircraft displays, special demonstrations, community group exhibits, food…
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Raleigh Exec Prepares for the Future: Expanding With Innovation
ABOUT THE SERIES: We’ve taken a look over recent weeks at the past, present and future of Raleigh Exec. The first article in this series looked at how Raleigh Exec…
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Civil Air Patrol Sanford Squadron Being Formed at Raleigh Exec
SANFORD, N.C. — Volunteer pilots are now being recruited to serve in a new Civil Air Patrol squadron that will be based at Raleigh Exec, a general aviation airport serving North…
Video
Raleigh Exec: Corporate Gateway to the Research Triangle
Corporate executives and airport director Bob Heuts explain how Raleigh Exec provides access to the world and why businesses are so happy operating here. Two-minute video.
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Media Resources
FAMILY DAY at the jetport 2026 overview flyer
FAMILY DAY at the jetport 2026 sponsor packages
FAMILY DAY at the jetport 2026 sponsor letter
News About Raleigh Exec
Aviation View
With its vibrant aviation community, expanding facility and an economic boom taking place throughout the surrounding area, Raleigh Exec has been growing fast and emerging as one of the influential players in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region.
Raleigh Executive Jetport Handles Winter Weather in Stride
Spectrum News 1 North Carolina
When it’s time for crews to roll their sleeves up through the ice and snow Heuts said his team is good to go.
Raleigh Executive Jetport—Growing With the Reserach Triangle
Business View Magazine
With its vibrant aviation community, expanding facility and an economic boom taking place throughout the surrounding area, Raleigh Exec has been growing fast and emerging as one of the influential players in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region.
The Takeoff of Raleigh Exec
The Rant
Raleigh Exec is far more than just the sum of its parts. Average citizens feel its impact every day, whether they know it or not.
How regional airports are helping businesses thrive
WRAL.com
Raleigh Exec is part of the state’s growing aviation ecosystem and helping companies expand.
Aviation and economic development: How regional airports make an impact in the Triangle
WRAL.com
RDU is the focus of Triangle aviation, but regional airports like Raleigh Exec makea significant contribution by keeping air traffic flowing smoothly.
More than just aviation: How regional airport serves as a community gathering place
WRAL.com
Raleigh Exec is one of the regional airports helping business boom in the region — but it’s more than just an economic engine.
Odyssey Aero Club Installs Flight Sim in Raleigh Exec Terminal Building
State Aviation Journal
Pilots flying out of Raleigh Exec now have a new training option.
Reaching for the Skies: The Bandit Flight Team
Walter magazine
Discipline, experience and a strong bond unite this crew of pilots flying out of Raleigh Exec.
Bandit Flight Team brings excitement to events while celebrating military aviation history
WRAL.com
Whether at a NC State football game or NASCAR race, look to the sky and you might just be treated to a flyover from the Bandit Flight Team based at Raleigh Exec.
Raleigh Executive Jetport is the corporate gateway to the Triangle
WRAL.com
For companies looking to bypass the traffic at RDU without sacrificing space, quality and proximity to the cities, Raleigh Exec is an increasingly sought-after alternative.
Organizations opt for Raleigh Exec Jetport in the Triangle Region
WRAL.com
A number of organizations rely on Raleigh Exec’s space and amenities. After recently undergoing major updates, the regional airport is primed for both business and recreation.
Flight training at Raleigh Exec Jetport offers opportunities
WRAL.com
The regional airport specializes in general aviation — attracting flying clubs, hobbyists and more to their 6,500-foot long runway.
Businesses prove aviation is an economic engine
WRAL.com
Aviation is an underrated pillar of today’s global economy. Airports like Raleigh Exec are opening the door for smaller counties to get in on the action.
Raleigh Exec offers event space, pilot lounge, meeting rooms and more