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CLT (Charlotte Douglas International) Airport Guide

Charlotte • United States of America • City of Charlotte Aviation Department

American Airlines' second-largest hub — main terminal with 5 concourses, the iconic rocking chairs in the Atrium, and CATS Sprinter bus to Uptown for $2.

CLT Airport at a Glance

  • 1 Terminals
  • 3 Runways
  • 1,700 Daily flights
  • 58,811,725 Passengers / year
  • 1935 Opened
  • 748 Elevation, ft

Online departures and arrivals board for Charlotte Douglas (CLT)

United States of America

Transfers and hotels

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is a convenient entry point. To ensure a stress-free journey, plan your travel arrangements in advance: book a transfer from CLT with a Russian-speaking driver and a meet-and-greet service—it's more reliable than a taxi. For a comfortable stay before or after your flight, choose a hotel near the airport —with free cancellation and breakfast included.

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Terminals & Airlines at CLT

A

Concourse A

  • American Airlines
  • American Eagle
B

Concourse B

  • American Airlines
C

Concourse C

  • American Airlines
D

Concourse D

  • American Airlines (international)
  • British Airways
  • Lufthansa
  • Air Canada
  • Frontier
  • JetBlue
  • Spirit
  • Sun Country
E

Concourse E

  • American Eagle (regional)
  • Delta Air Lines
  • United Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines

TSA PreCheck, CLEAR & Global Entry at CLT

TSA PreCheck

Available at: Main Checkpoint A, Checkpoint B, Checkpoint D, Checkpoint E

CLEAR

Available at: Main Checkpoint A, Checkpoint D

Global Entry

Available at: D

Global Entry kiosks at Concourse D international arrivals.

Restaurants & Food at CLT

Terminal A

  • Bojangles' · Fast food · 05:00–22:00 · post-security

Terminal B

  • Brookwood Farms BBQ · Casual · 06:00–22:00 · post-security

Terminal C

  • NoDa Brewing Company · Bar · 06:00–23:00 · post-security

Terminal D

  • Stock & Grain Asian Kitchen · Casual · 11:00–22:00 · post-security

Terminal E

  • Carolina Beer Company · Bar · 06:00–23:00 · post-security

Ground Transportation at CLT

Rideshare & Taxi

Pickup zone: Hourly Deck, Door 3

Uber and Lyft pickups at the Hourly Deck Door 3 — short walk from baggage claim.

Rental Cars

Location: Rental Car Facility (adjacent to terminal)

Shuttle: No shuttle — walk via covered walkway

Public Transit

  • bus — CATS Sprinter (route 60)
    Uptown Charlotte
    $2.20 to Uptown, ~25 min. Runs every 20 minutes.

Parking

On-site: Hourly Deck (covered), Daily Deck, Long Term Lots

Rates: Hourly $3/hour, Long Term $7/day

Hotels Near CLT Airport

  • Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel · 1.5 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Airport · 0.5 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Hyatt Place Charlotte Airport · 0.8 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Hampton Inn Charlotte Airport · 1 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • DoubleTree Suites Charlotte Airport · 0.7 mi from terminal Free shuttle
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Frequently Asked Questions about CLT

How do I get from CLT to Uptown Charlotte?
CATS Sprinter (route 60) bus — $2.20, ~25 minutes. Uber/Lyft is ~15 min and $20–30. Taxi flat rate is $35.
Which terminal is American Airlines at CLT?
American mainline uses concourses A, B, C, D (international). American Eagle uses Concourse E. All check-in is at the single main terminal.
Where are the rocking chairs at CLT?
In the Atrium, between the Concourse B and Concourse C entrances. About 60 white rocking chairs — a CLT signature since the 1990s.