TLE Wins Environmental Certification

CLT’s newly completed Terminal Lobby Expansion (TLE) is not only drawing in passengers with its stunning design but also earning environmental recognition.

The TLE has received Two Green Globes® certification for sustainability efforts during the project's design and construction.

The award acknowledged TLE’s energy-efficient lighting design, HVAC system improvements to enhance energy efficiency and indoor air quality, and effective construction waste management systems.

Renovations Draw Rave Reviews

Planning started in 2008. Construction began in 2019, and the TLE was officially finished in September 2025. The expansion added 175,000 square feet to the lobby space and renovated an additional 191,000 square feet.

The $608 million project is the largest construction contract in CLT history. It’s also the signature project of Destination CLT, the Airport’s $4 billion capital investment program, which includes concourse renovations and a new Fourth Parallel Runway.

Green Globes® Criteria

Administered by the Green Building Initiative (GBI), Green Globes® is a nationally recognized green building rating system that certifies projects based on clear criteria across seven areas: project management, site, energy, water, resources, emissions and indoor environment.

Other CLT projects that have also achieved Green Globes® certification include Concourse A Expansion Phases I and II, Concourse E Expansion and TLE’s Central Energy Plant.