Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), situated approximately 8 miles west of Uptown Charlotte, is the sixth busiest airport in the United States. Handling more than 58.8 million passengers in process for the year (CY) 2024, CLT is one of the top-10 airports globally with over 596,000 aircraft operations each year.
The airport provides nonstop service to more than 188 destinations, including 42 international cities and is one of the U.S.’s main gateways to Europe and Latin America. CLT has one terminal building, which consists of 5 Concourses A, B, C, D and E with 124 gates; all passengers must pass through security to access concourses.
It is a major hub for American Airlines, which operates about 90% of the airport’s flights and features it as its second largest after Dallas/Fort Worth. The airport is undergoing a major expansion under its “Destination CLT” plan that will bring upgraded terminals, a new runway and improved TSA checkpoints.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport Overview
Location
5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28208
IATA – ICAO
CLT-KCLT
Destination
188 Destinations
Airlines
13 airlines
Terminal
1
Operated by
City of Charlotte (Aviation Department)
Hub For
American Airlines
Elevation
228 m
Where to Park at CLT Airport?
- Express Deck Preferred
- Express Deck Self-Park
- Valet
- Daily & Hourly Deck
- Daily North Lot
- Long Term Lot 1 & 2
How to Travel To and From CLT Airport?
- Public Transit (Bus)
- Taxi
- Limo Service
- Shuttle Services
- Ride App Service
- Rental Car
- Ride-Sharing Services
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
CLT is situated about 8 miles (13 km) from Uptown Charlotte, which takes around 15 minutes to reach by car.
CLT is served by 7 domestic and 3 foreign full-service airlines, along with 15 regional carriers.
The airport provides nonstop service to 188 destinations, including more than 40 international and eight in Europe.
Charlotte Douglas Airport is an airport for American Airlines.
CLT airport has a single centralized terminal with five concourses (A to E) and over 124 gates.
Yes, CLT has non-stop international flights to European cities and also Latin America & Caribbean.
“Destination CLT” is a multi-decade plan of expansion featuring terminal renovations, but also adding another runway and other passenger amenities.
Rental cars, ride-shares, taxis and buses are among the transportation options available directly from the terminal.