Charlotte Douglas International Airport Guide
Charlotte Douglas International Airport sits roughly 10 km west of Charlotte's central business district in North Carolina. With three parallel runways and five concourses spanning 124 gates, it is one of the largest single-terminal airports in the United States. In 2024, CLT handled 58.8 million passengers and 596,583 aircraft movements, ranking it seventh busiest in the country and among the top 25 globally.
American Airlines uses CLT as a major hub, accounting for the majority of operations across all concourses. The airport also supports a growing roster of international carriers, offering nonstop service to over 188 destinations. International traffic reached 2.4 million passengers in 2024, a 13% rise over the prior year, with 42 international destinations served.
The airport is operated by the City of Charlotte's aviation department and functions as a self-sustaining financial entity. On-site, the Sullenberger Aviation Museum holds a collection of more than 50 historic aircraft. Approximately 70% of CLT's passengers are connecting travelers, a function of its hub status within American Airlines' network.
Services
5 of 6 availableCompare 33 listed options at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, spanning parking, car rentals, lounges, hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 59M passengers (2024)3 runwaysopened 1935
- Location
- 35.214, -80.943
- Operator
- City of Charlotte Aviation Department
Terminals
5 terminalsCharlotte Douglas International Airport has 5 passenger terminals — Concourse A, Concourse B, Concourse C, Concourse D and Concourse E, handling both international and domestic flights for around 12 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Concourse AMixed
American Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Volaris, Sun Country Airlines
- Concourse BDomestic
American Airlines
- Concourse CDomestic
American Airlines
- Concourse DMixed
American Airlines, Lufthansa, Etihad Airways
- Concourse EDomestic
American Airlines, Contour
Nearby cities
4 citiesCharlotte Douglas International Airport is closest to Charlotte (12 km east), and also serves Gastonia, Rock Hill and other nearby areas. With 4 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Charlotte12 km east
- Gastonia34 km west
- Rock Hill39 km south
- Concord48 km northeast
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