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Charlotte Douglas International Airport

IATA CLTICAO KCLTLocal CLT🇺🇸 Charlotte
Coordinates
35.2140°N, 80.9431°W
Elevation
748 ft (228 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
8° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
20:40
Civil dusk
21:10

About 14h 20m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is an international airport serving Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, located roughly six miles (9.7 km) west of the city's central business district. Charlotte Douglas is the primary airport for commercial and military use in the Charlotte metropolitan area. Operated by the City of Charlotte's aviation department, the airport covers 5,558 acres of land.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KCLT

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18C / 36C10,000 ft / 3,048 m150 ftConc-fUnlitOpen
18R / 36L9,000 ft / 2,743 m150 ftConLightedOpen
18L / 36R8,676 ft / 2,644 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
05 / 237,502 ft / 2,287 m150 ftPemLightedClosed

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP120.050 MHz
ATISATIS121.150 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL127.150 MHz
GNDGND121.800 MHz
POSTBASE OPS COMD POST29.220 MHz
RDORALEIGH RDO122.400 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (141)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (21)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (27)

Arrivals (STARs) (21)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Runway hot spots (1)

Diverse vector area / other (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CHARLOTTE CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled1800 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
CHARLOTTE CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled3600 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
CHARLOTTE CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND10000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Bank of America Financial Center869 ft807 ft
Truist Center656 ft873 ft
One Wells Fargo630 ft725 ft
Obstacle591 ft807 ft
Obstacle535 ft791 ft
Obstacle495 ft728 ft
Obstacle459 ft745 ft
Museum Tower456 ft781 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

The ICAO code for Charlotte Douglas International Airport is KCLT, and its IATA code is CLT.

Where is Charlotte Douglas International Airport located?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is large airport located in Charlotte, United States, at an elevation of 748 ft (228 m).

How many runways does Charlotte Douglas International Airport have?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 4 runways, the longest being 10,000 ft / 3,048 m.

Which airlines fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Charlotte Douglas International Airport include Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, American Airlines, among 17 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

Historical data lists 141 nonstop destinations from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Charlotte Douglas International Airport in?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Charlotte Douglas International Airport is approximately 8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

The nearest airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH), about 10.2 nm to the w, followed by Bradford Field Airport and Rizzy Ridge Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Charlotte Douglas International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.