Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Also known as: Charlotte Airport, CLT Airport, Charlotte Douglas Airport.
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, North Carolina, and the surrounding region. It sits about 6 miles (10 km) west of uptown Charlotte and handled more than 50 million passengers in 2025.
CLT is one of American Airlines' biggest hubs: American and its regional partners carry almost nine in ten passengers, with flights across the United States and to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. United, Southwest, Delta, Frontier, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Volaris and Etihad also fly here.
The airport has one terminal with five concourses, A to E, and 124 gates. International arrivals without preclearance are processed at Concourse D. A $2.5 billion expansion, Destination CLT, is enlarging the terminal and concourses and adding a fourth parallel runway.
From the airport, travelers head to uptown Charlotte, SouthPark, Ballantyne, Lake Norman and the wider Carolinas.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
City of Charlotte Aviation Department
- Runways
Three in operation and a fourth under construction; the longest, 19L/1R, is 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
- Passengers per year
More than 50 million in 2025
- Opened
1935, as Charlotte Municipal Airport
- Hub
American Airlines, about 89% of passengers
Arrival tips for Charlotte Douglas International Airport
All flights at Charlotte use one terminal, so baggage claim and ground transportation are in the same building whichever concourse you land at.
If you arrive on an international flight, you clear US Customs and Border Protection at Concourse D before baggage claim. If you are eligible, Global Entry or Mobile Passport Control can shorten the line.
Domestic passengers walk from their concourse to baggage claim in the main terminal.
Follow the signs for ground transportation. Rental cars are on the lower three levels of the hourly parking deck, and CATS Route 5, the Sprinter, runs to uptown. If you booked a private transfer, follow the meeting point in your confirmation. Construction for the Destination CLT expansion can change walking routes and curb areas, so allow a little extra time.
Ground transportation
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Book a transfer from CLTPrivate transfer from Charlotte Airport
A pre-booked driver meets you at the terminal and takes you to uptown, SouthPark, Ballantyne or Lake Norman.
CATS Sprinter bus
Route 5 runs to uptown and the Charlotte Transportation Center; Route 60 runs to the LYNX light rail at Tyvola.
Taxi and ride apps
Taxis and ride apps pick up at the ground transportation area outside baggage claim.
Rental car
Rental counters and cars are on the lower three levels of the hourly deck next to the terminal.
Terminals
One terminal with five concourses. Baggage claim and ground transportation are in the main terminal.
Concourse A
American on the main pier; United, Southwest, Delta, Frontier, Sun Country and Air Canada on the A North piers.
Concourse B
American mainline domestic flights.
Concourse C
American mainline domestic flights.
Concourse D
American international flights plus Etihad, Lufthansa and Volaris, with US customs for international arrivals.
Concourse E
American Eagle regional flights, plus Contour at gates E1 to E3.
Airlines and destinations
Main airlines at Charlotte and the concourse each uses.
Air Canada Concourse A
American Airlines Concourse B
Also Concourses A, C, D and E (American Eagle).
Delta Air Lines Concourse A
Frontier Airlines Concourse A
Lufthansa Concourse D
Southwest Airlines Concourse A
United Airlines Concourse A
Volaris Concourse D
Facilities
Rental cars
About 3,000 cars from eight companies on the lower three levels of the hourly parking deck.
International arrivals
US Customs and Border Protection at Concourse D.
CATS Sprinter
Route 5 bus to uptown Charlotte.
Lounges
Admirals Clubs, a Centurion Lounge, Club CLT and a Delta Sky Club; see Airport lounges.
Airport lounges
Admirals Clubs (Concourses B and C)
Two American Airlines lounges for members and eligible oneworld premium passengers.
American Express Centurion Lounge (between D and E)
In the plaza between Concourses D and E, for eligible American Express card members.
Club CLT (walkway to A North)
Open to Priority Pass and LoungeKey members and day-pass buyers.
Delta Sky Club (Concourse A)
In the Concourse A expansion, for Delta Sky Club members and eligible premium passengers.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Request wheelchair or mobility assistance through your airline when you book, and confirm it at least 48 hours before you fly.
Reduced mobility
Walking distances between concourses can be long; ask your airline for assistance from the gate to baggage claim if needed.
Service animals
Rules for service and emotional support animals are set by each airline, so check with yours before you travel and carry the required documents.
Assistance on arrival
Airline staff meet passengers who requested assistance at the aircraft and accompany them through customs and baggage claim to the curb.
Parking
Hourly deck
Next to the terminal; its lower three levels hold the rental car facility.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Charlotte airport from uptown?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 6 miles (10 km) west of uptown Charlotte. CATS Route 5, the Sprinter, runs to uptown, and taxis, ride apps and pre-booked drivers make the short trip by road.
How many terminals does Charlotte airport have?
CLT has one terminal with five concourses, A to E, and 124 gates. Baggage claim and ground transportation are in the main terminal, so you exit through the same building whatever concourse you land at.
Which concourse does American use at Charlotte?
American Airlines uses every concourse at its Charlotte hub: B and C for mainline domestic flights, D for international flights, E for American Eagle regional flights and the main pier of A. Most other airlines use the A North piers.
Where do international flights arrive at Charlotte?
International flights without US preclearance arrive at Concourse D, where passengers clear US Customs and Border Protection before baggage claim.
Are there lounges at Charlotte airport?
Yes. American has two Admirals Clubs in Concourses B and C, there is an American Express Centurion Lounge between Concourses D and E, Club CLT on the walkway to A North, and a Delta Sky Club in the Concourse A expansion.