Charlotte Douglas International Airport - CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport - CLT This is the official page of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). territories. Airport revenue funds all capital and operating costs.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), a City of Charlotte department, is ranked the world’s seventh busiest airport. In 2024, CLT welcomed 58.8 million passengers and handled nearly 596,583 arrivals and departures. CLT is served by seven major carriers, 15 regional carriers and three foreign flag carriers with nonstop service to 188 destinations, including 42 international locations and t

hree U.S. CLT averages 1,800 daily arrivals and departures and 4 million passengers traveling to, from and through CLT a month. An enterprise fund, the Airport is self-sustaining and does not collect tax dollars.

A new nonstop is headed to Pennsylvania!Contour Airlines is adding nonstop service from CLT to Williamsport Regional Air...
09/05/2026

A new nonstop is headed to Pennsylvania!

Contour Airlines is adding nonstop service from CLT to Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT)! Daily service begins Oct. 19, 2026.

The 145th Airlift Wing has long called the Charlotte Air National Guard Base at CLT home.As our runways take on new desi...
09/04/2026

The 145th Airlift Wing has long called the Charlotte Air National Guard Base at CLT home.

As our runways take on new designations, we marked our longstanding partnership by presenting the North Carolina Air National Guard with a retired 18L-36R runway sign — specifically, the one that faced their facilities for years.

A fitting piece of the airfield shared by CLT and the 145th, and a small reminder of the history and partnership that connects us.

09/03/2026

Last night, CLT completed its final runway redesignation returning our oldest and original runway to a familiar designation: Runway 18-36.

When the runway opened in 1936, it was designated 18-36. In 1980 as CLT’s airfield grew, the runway became 18L-36R, a designation it carried for the next 46 years.

Now, as we prepare for the opening of our Fourth Parallel Runway, it seems fitting that the runway where it all started has returned to where it started: 18-36.

09/02/2026

After more than four decades as 18L-36R, tonight the runway returns to its original designation: 18-36.

1935-36: Runway construction underway.

1938: Runways 18-36 & 04-22 (later 05-23) commissioned.

1980: Left and Right were added to the 18L-36R designation after a second North-South parallel runway was built.

2026: Runway 18L-36R will be redesignated, reverting to the original 18-36.

For 20 years, the USO Charlotte Center at CLT has been a home away from home for our nation’s service members and their ...
09/01/2026

For 20 years, the USO Charlotte Center at CLT has been a home away from home for our nation’s service members and their families.

Since opening its doors in 2006, the Center has provided a welcoming place for military travelers to rest, recharge and find support along their journey. We’re proud to celebrate two decades of service and recognize the dedicated volunteers, partners and supporters who have made that mission possible.

Happy 20th anniversary to the USO Charlotte Center, the busiest USO Airport Center worldwide! Thank you for all you do for those who serve!

08/31/2026

CLT is preparing for a busy Labor Day weekend, with 920,000 total passengers expected from Sept. 2–8 and 4,400+ departing flights scheduled throughout the week.

Reserve parking in advance, allow extra time to get to the terminal and plan ahead for holiday travel!

The last runway redesignation is on approach as 18L-36R prepares to become 18-36 this September, returning CLT’s oldest ...
08/31/2026

The last runway redesignation is on approach as 18L-36R prepares to become 18-36 this September, returning CLT’s oldest runway to the designation it started with nearly 90 years ago.

Built in the 1930s, the runway has grown from 3,000 to 8,676 feet and today handles 40% of CLT’s takeoffs and landings.

Take a look back at nearly 90 years of CLT history: bit.ly/CLTsOldestRunway

08/30/2026

Myla Marve started her career at CLT as an intern. Today, she helps coordinate projects across one of the busiest and fastest-growing airports in the country. But for Myla, it’s the people behind the work that make CLT special.

“I felt extremely comfortable being myself here, and I was actually really excited to come to work here. Not only for the love of aviation, but because of the people here.”

See where a career at CLT can take you. Land at CLT. Soar to New Heights: joinCLT.com

Meet the newest member of the CLT Canine Crew, Charlie Sparkles! She joined the Crew a few months ago, but took some tim...
08/29/2026

Meet the newest member of the CLT Canine Crew, Charlie Sparkles! She joined the Crew a few months ago, but took some time away for maternity leave shortly after. (Puppy photo tax provided!)

Now, Charlie Sparkles is back and ready to meet travelers! Follow on X and on Instagram for updates on when and where to meet Charlie Sparkles and the rest of the CLT Canine Crew!

A piece of CLT history has officially found its new home!Congratulations to Susan, a student pilot and member of the Car...
08/28/2026

A piece of CLT history has officially found its new home!

Congratulations to Susan, a student pilot and member of the Carolinas Aviators Network, who won the Runway ReSIGNed Sweepstakes! Susan picked up her retired Runway 18C-36C sign with her boyfriend and flight instructor, David.

A huge thank you to everyone who entered, shared and celebrated this exciting chapter in CLT's story.

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5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy
Charlotte, NC
28208

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(704) 359-4013

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