Charlotte/Douglas International Airport

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport is an international airport in Charlotte, North Carolina, that operates three runways across roughly 2,250 hectares. The facility is organized into five separate concourses with more than 120 gates that connect travelers to destinations across North America and beyond.

The airport opened in 1935 as a small municipal field and grew over the following decades through repeated expansion into one of the key hubs in the southeastern United States. The current name was adopted in 1982 to honor a former mayor of Charlotte who played a central role in modernizing the facility.

The Sullenberger Aviation Museum within the airport displays historical aircraft and educates visitors about regional aviation developments through interactive exhibits.

The terminal offers many restaurants and shops, currency exchange locations, pet relief areas, and free wireless internet throughout all concourses. Orientation is straightforward thanks to consistent signage and information desks in the main hall, making it easy for travelers to reach their gates without unnecessary detours.

An observation area called The Overlook allows visitors to watch takeoffs and landings from an elevated position and experience the workings of the airport up close. This spot is popular with aviation enthusiasts and families who enjoy watching the movement of aircraft.

Location: Charlotte

Official opening: 1935

Operator: City of Charlotte

Website: http://charlotteairport.com

GPS coordinates: 35.21389,-80.94306

Latest update: December 15, 2025 01:35