Charlotte Douglas International Airport, commonly known as CLT, is the primary airport serving Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. With over 50 million passengers passing through its terminals in 2019, it is currently the second-busiest airport in the southeastern United States, after Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
The airport is located approximately seven miles west of downtown Charlotte, and features one terminal building with five concourses. It is a hub for American Airlines, which operates over 700 daily flights to more than 140 destinations worldwide. Other major airlines serving the airport include Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and JetBlue Airways.
Charlotte Airport has a wide range of amenities for passengers, including numerous dining options, retail shops, and lounges. It also features an on-site hotel, the Charlotte Airport Hotel, which is connected to the terminal by a covered walkway. Additionally, the airport has a wide variety of art and cultural exhibits on display throughout the terminal.
Charlotte Airport is a major economic driver for the Charlotte region, contributing over $23 billion annually to the local economy and supporting more than 160,000 jobs. It is also a vital transportation hub for the southeastern United States, connecting passengers to destinations across the country and around the world.