American Airlines Admirals Club
Raleigh-Durham International · Raleigh
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Inside the terminal
Inside Terminal 2
American Airlines Admirals Club isn't marked on Mapbox's floor plan yet; near gate C3. Zoom in on the building to see its floors, where Mapbox has one.
- Near gate
- C3
- Terminal
- Terminal 2
- Directions
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At a glance
One of three lounges in Terminal 2, and the best-rated of them. A compact lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and coffee made by a person rather than a button. It seats around 100 and runs a full bar. Hours are 4:15 AM – 9 PM daily. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include Admirals Club and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
Cards that get you in: AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard, Strata Elite.
Entry and guest policy
Members: immediate family or up to 2 guests (Single memberships: no guests). Business/first on a qualifying international itinerary: 1 guest. Day passes sold; a same-day AA or oneworld ticket is required.
Location & opening hours
Raleigh-Durham International · Terminal 2 · Near gate C3
Terminal 2, across from gate C3, on the upper level next to the Delta Sky Club; take the elevator or escalator up from the concourse level. Airside.
- Opening hours
- 4:15 AM – 9 PM daily
- Local time · America/New York
Editorial ratings
13 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
Not yet rated: Exclusivity. How we rate
Quick answers
Who can get into American Airlines Admirals Club?
American Airlines Admirals Club lists access through Admirals Club and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Members: immediate family or up to 2 guests (Single memberships: no guests). Business/first on a qualifying international itinerary: 1 guest. Day passes sold; a same-day AA or oneworld ticket is required. Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.
What are the opening hours of American Airlines Admirals Club?
American Airlines Admirals Club is open 4:15 AM – 9 PM daily (local time, America/New York). Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.
Where is American Airlines Admirals Club?
American Airlines Admirals Club is in Terminal 2 at Raleigh-Durham International (RDU), near gate C3. Terminal 2, across from gate C3, on the upper level next to the Delta Sky Club; take the elevator or escalator up from the concourse level. Airside.
Does American Airlines Admirals Club have showers and a bar?
American Airlines Admirals Club has a full bar and seating for about 100. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is American Airlines Admirals Club?
Lounge Frog rates American Airlines Admirals Club 4.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 13 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Other lounges in Terminal 2
2 more at RDU. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
Traveller reviews
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