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Development & Infrastructure
Jan 30, 2024
What’s in Store for CLT in 2024
There are no signs of CLT slowing down in 2024. This year will be filled with construction milestones and new concessions and destinations. Check out what’s in store. Fourth...
People & Profiles
Jan 30, 2024
CLT, UNC Charlotte Partner for Innovative Research
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has partnered with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering to develop the...
Passenger Experience
Jan 30, 2024
Passenger Traffic Reaches Record High in 2023
Charlotte Douglas International Airport served more than 53 million passengers last year, 12% more than 2022 and a 6% jump over the pre-pandemic travel record set in 2019. “The...
Passenger Experience
Nov 16, 2023
Airport Expects Busiest Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving travel season is expected to be the busiest one yet at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. An estimated 420,000 passengers will travel to, from and through the Airport...
Development & Infrastructure
Nov 16, 2023
New Security Checkpoint Opens
In time for the holiday travel season, CLT has opened a new state-of-the-art security checkpoint. Equipped with highly efficient Automated Screening Lanes (ASL), Checkpoint 1 screen multiple...
Community Engagement & Impact
Nov 16, 2023
5K Raises Nearly $50,000 for Scholarships
The 16th Annual Runway 5K raised $47,361 for Airport Opportunity Scholarships at Central Piedmont Community College. The Oct. 21 run had 1,672 registered participants. Since 2019, the race has...
Development & Infrastructure
Nov 16, 2023
Queen Charlotte Statue Reigns Again
Queen Charlotte is standing taller than ever. The freshly refinished statue was unveiled on Oct. 20, in its new royal residence inside the CLT terminal lobby. With a new plinth the statue soars 46...
Passenger Experience
Nov 16, 2023
CLT Introduces Biometrics
New technology is in place to instantly verify passengers’ identities before international flights out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport. CLT installed Biometric Facial Comparison...
Development & Infrastructure
Nov 16, 2023
Terminal Lobby Expansion’s East Side Opens
The Terminal Lobby Expansion’s (TLE) east side opened in early November, completing new construction to expand the Ticketing lobby and providing additional circulation space and access to the...
Passenger Experience
Sep 28, 2023
Summer Travel Season Ends on Record Note
CLT saw some of its highest passenger counts and broke records this summer. “The past few months have been extremely busy,” said Chief Operating Officer Jerome Woodard....
Development & Infrastructure
Sep 28, 2023
Destination CLT Updates
Destination CLT, the Airport’s $4 billion capital investment program, is helping prepare Charlotte Douglas International Airport for the future. Fourth Parallel Runway CLT’s...
Development & Infrastructure
Sep 28, 2023
CLT Prepares to Open Lobby Expansion’s East Side
East Lobby Expansions Being Prepared for Opening The crown jewel in Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Terminal Lobby Expansion will soon be unveiled. Surrounded by construction walls and...

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