# CLT — Charlotte Douglas International Airport > Machine-readable reference for CLT. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/clt HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/clt Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/clt.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/CLT.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T20:11:49.342+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Charlotte Douglas International Airport - IATA: CLT - ICAO: KCLT - City: Charlotte - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/New_York - Distance from city: 8 mi (13 km) west of Uptown Charlotte - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 53.4M - Worldwide rank: #19 - Hub for: American Airlines - Official website: https://www.cltairport.com/ ## Overview Welcome Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is a rare mega-hub where the entire airport layout revolves around a single-terminal design. This walkable horseshoe configuration often makes tight domestic connections possible on foot, eliminating the need for trains or shuttles. The central Atrium is an unexpectedly serene spot amidst the hustle and bustle, featuring iconic white rocking chairs, live piano performances, and local coffee that help to soothe harried travelers. At a glance Handling 53.4 million passengers annually, CLT is a key American Airlines hub. It's conveniently located just 8 miles west of Uptown Charlotte, connected by three major runways. Despite its capacity, the airport maintains an essentially single-terminal layout, making it user-friendly for both newcomers and frequent flyers. Terminals & layout The Main Terminal serves as the airport's hub, accommodating airlines including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines. This terminal's horseshoe shape ensures that all concourses A through E are accessible without any shuttle service, making navigation straightforward even for first-time visitors. Concourse E, while less sleek and a b… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/terminals/main ## Dining (39) - **1897 Market** — Main Terminal · Bar & restaurant · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/1897-market - **Auntie Anne’s** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/auntie-anne-s - **Auntie Anne’s - Plaza** — Main Terminal · Bakery & snacks · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/auntie-anne-s-plaza - **Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/bad-daddy-s-burger-bar - **Beaudevin** — Main Terminal · Wine bar · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/beaudevin - **Bojangles** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/bojangles - **Bojangles' - Plaza** — Main Terminal · Fast food · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/bojangles-plaza - **Brookwood Farms BBQ** — Main Terminal · BBQ · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/brookwood-farms-bbq - **Burger King** — Main Terminal · Fast food · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/burger-king - **California Pizza Kitchen** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/california-pizza-kitchen - **Captain Jack’s Tavern** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/captain-jack-s-tavern - **Chick-fil-A** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/chick-fil-a - **Chili’s Too** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/chili-s-too - **Cinnabon** — Main Terminal · Bakery & snacks · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/cinnabon - **Dunkin'** — Main Terminal · Coffee & bakery · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/dunkin - **Farmers Market - Atrium** — Main Terminal · Grab-and-go market · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/farmers-market-atrium - **Fresh Attractions Deli** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/fresh-attractions-deli - **Great American Bagel** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/great-american-bagel - **Hissho Sushi** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/hissho-sushi - **Hissho Sushi / First in Flight Bar** — Main Terminal · Sushi & bar · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/hissho-sushi-first-in-flight-bar - **Jamba** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/jamba - **Jersey Mike’s Subs** — Main Terminal · Sandwiches · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/jersey-mike-s-subs - **Minute Suites - Atrium** — Main Terminal · Lounge & light snacks · $$$ · 24 hours daily URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/minute-suites-atrium - **Panda Express** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/panda-express - **Panera Bread** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/panera-bread - **Papa John’s** — Main Terminal · Pizza · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/papa-john-s - **Potbelly Sandwich Shop** — Main Terminal · Sandwiches · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/potbelly-sandwich-shop - **Red Mango** — Main Terminal · Frozen yogurt · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/red-mango - **Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill** — Main Terminal · Mexican · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/salsarita-s-fresh-mexican-grill - **Shake Shack** — Main Terminal · Fast casual burgers · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/shake-shack - **Smashburger** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/smashburger - **Starbucks** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/starbucks - **Starbucks - Atrium** — Main Terminal · Coffee · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/starbucks-atrium - **Starbucks - Ticketing** — Main Terminal · Coffee · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/starbucks-ticketing - **Subway** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/subway - **Sweetheart Ice Cream** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/sweetheart-ice-cream - **Tequileria** — Main Terminal · Mexican & bar · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/tequileria - **Tequileria Express** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/tequileria-express - **Whisky River** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/restaurants/whisky-river ## Lounges (7) - **American Airlines Admirals Club** — access: Concourse B, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/lounges/american-airlines-admirals-club - **American Airlines Flagship Lounge** — access: Concourse D, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/lounges/american-airlines-flagship-lounge - **Centurion Lounge** — access: Atrium, credit card lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/lounges/centurion-lounge - **Minute Suites** — access: Atrium, private rooms URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/lounges/minute-suites - **The Club CLT** — Concourse A connector · access: Concourse A, independent lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/lounges/the-club-clt - **USO Lounge** — Main Terminal · access: Active duty U.S. military, National Guard and Reserve members, Military dependents with valid ID · Daily 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/lounges/uso-lounge - **USO North Carolina** — access: Atrium mezzanine, military lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/lounges/uso-north-carolina ## Shops (20) - **5th & Main** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/5th-main - **Baggage Claim Convenience Shop** — Main Terminal · Convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/baggage-claim-convenience-shop - **BOSS** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/boss - **Brookstone** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/brookstone - **Charlotte Marketplace** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/charlotte-marketplace - **Charlotte News & Gifts** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/charlotte-news-gifts - **CNBC News** — Main Terminal · News & convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/cnbc-news - **CNBC Smart Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/cnbc-smart-shop - **Duty Free Americas** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/duty-free-americas - **Farmers Market - Atrium** — Main Terminal · Market & convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/farmers-market-atrium - **Flight Stop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/flight-stop - **Hudson** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/hudson - **InMotion Entertainment** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/inmotion-entertainment - **Johnston & Murphy** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/johnston-murphy - **MAC Cosmetics** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/mac-cosmetics - **New South News / New South Travelmart** — Main Terminal · News & convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/new-south-news-new-south-travelmart - **No Boundaries** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/no-boundaries - **Sunglass Hut** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/sunglass-hut - **Tech on the Go** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/tech-on-the-go - **The Body Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/shops/the-body-shop ## Parking (7) - **Curbside Valet** — Valet parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/parking/curbside-valet - **Daily Deck** — Long-term parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/parking/daily-deck - **Employee Parking Lot** — Staff parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/parking/employee-parking-lot - **Express Deck** — Premium parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/parking/express-deck - **Hourly Deck** — Short-term parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/parking/hourly-deck - **Long Term Lot 1** — Economy parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/parking/long-term-lot-1 - **Long Term Lot 2** — Economy parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/parking/long-term-lot-2 ## Ground transport (8) - **Amtrak Charlotte connection** — Rail via city link · 40-60 min including transfer · $2-3 by bus · $20-30 by rideshare · .}]} URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/transport/amtrak-charlotte-connection - **CATS Route 5 Airport** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/transport/cats-route-5-airport - **CATS Sprinter Route 5** — Bus · 30-45 min · $2-3 · Every 20-30 min · roughly 5 a.m.–midnight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/transport/cats-sprinter-route-5 - **Greyhound Connections** — Intercity bus · 45-75 min including transfer · $2-3 by bus · $10-25 by rideshare · .},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/transport/greyhound-connections - **Hotel Shuttles** — Courtesy van · 10-25 min to nearby hotels · $0 (included with hotel stay) · Every 20-40 min · often limited late at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 15-30 min · $20-50 · On demand · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/transport/lyft - **Taxi Queue** — Taxi · 15-25 min · $25-35 · On demand · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/transport/taxi-queue - **Uber** — Rideshare · 15-30 min · $20-50 · On demand · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/clt/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Grab a seat near the end of Concourse D for the best views of international widebody aircraft. It's a favorite spot among plane-spotters. - _Time_: Alcohol service ends early; don't plan for late-night drinks after 10 p.m. when arriving on evening flights. - _Avoid_: Skip the bustling Atrium food outlets and head to Concourse E for shorter lines and more seating options. - _Local_: Brewed from smaller coffee stands in Concourses A and D offer quality espresso with shorter wait times. - _Quiet_: Find respite in the USO lounge above Chick-fil-A, ideal for families or peace-seeking travelers. - _Insider_: Expect a brisk 15-20 minute walk from Concourse A to E—no need for a cart unless mobility is challenged. - _Money_: Use CLT's cell phone lot or off-airport parking for better rates and efficiency during peak travel. ## Travellers notes mentioning CLT - [Greensboro’s Piedmont Triad vs Charlotte and Raleigh: When GSO Quietly Wins Your Trip](https://airport.flights/notes/gso-at-tiny-piedmont-triad) — by Marcus Trenton, 2026-07-17 Triad flyers keep driving to Charlotte and Raleigh for flights they could have started at Greensboro. Here is when GSO’s small footprint, $15/day parking, and short airport routine actually beat CLT and RDU on time, mone - [Charlotte’s $2–3 airport bus and 7 lounges: using CLT’s single terminal to move cleanly between city, seat, and gate](https://airport.flights/notes/clt-turn-a-brutally-early) — by Mei Lin Tan, 2026-07-16 Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 1 terminal, 7 catalogued lounges, 12 catalogued dining options, and a $2–3 CATS Sprinter Route 5 bus into the city. Here is how to turn CLT’s ground transport ladder and atrium - [Missed a flight at Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Turn CLT’s one terminal, 7 lounges, and $2–3 Sprinter bus in](https://airport.flights/notes/clt-turn-a-brutal-missed) — by Layla Al-Hashemi, 2026-07-15 How to turn a missed connection at Charlotte Douglas International Airport into a controlled do‑over by using its single terminal, 7 lounges, and $2–3 Sprinter, Amtrak, and Greyhound links as a simple decision tree. - [Charlotte Douglas for American Airlines flyers: how your concourse actually limits lounges and food](https://airport.flights/notes/clt-use-charlotte-douglas-s-single) — by Marcus Trenton, 2026-07-13 At Charlotte Douglas International Airport, American Airlines sells you one big hub, but your concourse decides which of CLT’s 7 lounges, 12 core dining options, and sleep options you can really use. A gate- and IRROPS-f - [Charlotte Douglas in storm season: making American’s fortress hub work for you](https://airport.flights/notes/clt-use-charlotte-douglas-s-single-terminal) — by Vivienne Park, 2026-07-08 How Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s single-terminal design, 7 lounges, and 12 dining options change your risk calculus on tight American Airlines connections, misconnects, and rebooking. - [At Charlotte Douglas International Airport, when “expensive” parking is the cheaper move](https://airport.flights/notes/clt-parking) — by Marcus Trenton, 2026-06-17 Dig into Charlotte Douglas International Airport parking myths: when the deck can beat economy, how shuttles skew costs, and what CLT regulars do instead. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/CLT.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/clt/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/clt/departures — HTML page with live departures