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CLT AIRPORT & FLIGHT STATUS

Charlotte Douglas CLT Airport Overview

Charlotte Douglas International Airport CLT, North Carolina's primary airport, and often regarded as an alternative to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport, has recently made the list as one of the top ten airports in the U.S.  It is, in terms of aircraft movements, one of the word's busiest airports.

The Airport is located about five miles from the financial district of the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, and is situated near the border of the North & South Carolinas, accessible from Interstate Hwy. 485, connecting to I-85 and I-77. There is a new interchange on the West Blvd. & I-485.

With four long runways and an estimated 41.2 million passengers in 2012, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is currently US Airways' largest hub (operating out of Concourses C, D & E), and is served by a host of major airlines offering direct and connecting flights througout North America, the Caribbean islands, Europe & South America.

NOTE:  1. CLT now offers TSA Pre-check for select frequent flyers of American, Delta, United & US Airways - those eligible should use the TSA pre-check lane at Checkpoint B for expedited screening.
2. For passenger pickup or dropoff, use curbside, but car must be attended - including all lanes on ticketing & baggage claim levels, and applying to curbside check-in.
3. Piority lanes for preferred or elite status airline passengers, are available at Checkpoints B & D.

Charlotte Douglas Airport has one large main passenger terminal, with Concourses A through E. In the center of the  main terminal's departure level is the the Atrium and a ticketing & departures area with 4 security checkpoints, with access  to the concourses. (For information, please refer to 'Terminal Map' page.)

Parking options at Charlotte Douglas Airport: Parking facilities offer one of the Country's lowest daily rates, and are arranged within the circle drive and outside of it. (For more information, please refer to 'Airport Parking' page.) 

To get from Charlotte Douglas Airport to your destination you have the option of renting a car, taking a taxi or limo, bus, or one of the shuttle services available. Note that limousines, Sedans and Contract Van services are available only by pre-arrangement.
All ground transportation is located on the curbside at the lower baggage claim level of the terminal, except CATS buses (Tel: 704-336-7433), which pick up in front of Zone D ticket claim.   
Sprinter buses to midtown run every 20 mins weekdays, every 30 mins nights/ weekends and connect to other CATS routes, including the LYNX Blue Line. 
You can prearrange shuttle service by contacting one of the providers listed on the Visitor Information boards located in Baggage Claim, which also includes a listing of licensed transportation companies providing transportation pick-up at the Airport.

Future Airport Developments:
1. Hourly decks are closed now for the current construction of a new 7-level Hourly parking deck - the  first phase of which is to open in June 2013;  thereafter the 2 existing hourly decks will be demolished; Phase 2 of the new parking deck will be completed the end of 2014.
3. Construction of a new International Terminal and a transport system will connect thereafter terminals, garages & rental car center, and later to the light rail.



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Charlotte Douglas CLT Airport Update History

  • Updated CLT Airports page - May 16, 2013
  • Updated CLT Food & Stores page - May 15, 2013
  • Updated CLT Main Terminals page - May 15, 2013
  • Updated CLT Airlines Served page - May 2, 2013
  • Updated CLT Official Website Links page - May 2, 2013
  • Updated CLT Airport Intro page - Apr 11, 2013
  • Updated CLT Parking On site page - Apr 11, 2013
  • Updated CLT Direct Flights page - Mar 7, 2013