Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Situated approximately 6 miles west of Charlotte, North Carolina's major business center, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is an international airport catering to the local community. In the Charlotte metropolitan region, Charlotte Douglas serves as the principal airport for military and commercial aviation. 5,558 acres make up the airport, which the aviation department of the city of Charlotte administers. Created as Charlotte Municipal Airport in 1935, the airport was subsequently renamed as Douglas Municipal Airport in honor of Ben Elbert Douglas Sr., the mayor of Charlotte at the time of its establishment. Once more, in 1982, the airport underwent a name change, becoming Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Accessible facilities are something that CLT is dedicated to providing for all customers, staff, and other members of the public, including those with disabilities and members of the underprivileged community.

Airports like Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are among the world's busiest. According to Airports Council International's 2023 rankings, CLT is the seventh busiest airport globally in terms of both arrivals and departures. For travelers, CLT ranks tenth in North America. CLT is ranked 22nd in the world for passenger volume. In 2023, there were a record 53,445,770 passengers, while there were 539,066 aircraft arrivals and departures. That followed a pandemic downturn from the 2019 record-breaking 50.2 million passengers. Eight major airlines, fifteen regional carriers, and three foreign flag carriers are based at CLT, which provides nonstop flight service to over 186 destinations worldwide. Throughout the terminal, travelers may use free Wi-Fi. To establish a connection, pick the "CLT Free Wi-Fi" network.

The airport operates financially on a totally self-sustaining basis; the cost of the infrastructure and operations has never been covered by general fund income, nor is it currently. Instead, all capital and operational costs—including the price of services provided by the city—are covered by airport earnings. The airfield, terminal area, parking, concessions, and cargo area are among the sources of income for airports. The Airport's yearly operational budget is thus determined. The parking lots of CLT are open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The facilities are often patrolled and have good lighting. In addition, all CLT parking lots have places designated for people with disabilities and accessible shuttles that run all the time. There are charging outlets in extra gate areas as well as on every concourse.