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(KCLT) Charlotte/Douglas International Airport

2 ratings | 7 reviews
Charlotte, NC
(704) 359-4000

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Runways:
18C/36C, 18R/36L, 18L/36R

Longest paved runway: 10,000 ft (3,048 m)

Elevation:
748 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Asde-X In Use. Operate Transponders With Altitude Reporting Mode And Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled On All Airport Surfaces.
FAA
Cd Freq 127.2 Ots Indefly At Gastonia Muni (Akh), Gastonia, Nc.
FAA
Ots Indefly.
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
B
Fees:
Hangar, Overnight, Ramp, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Wilson Air Center
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:11 am - 8:34 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:04 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:41 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$7.92
100LL (full)
$7.10
Jet-A (full)
$7.21
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)

Distance Calculator

Distance From:

Distance To:

Charlotte/Douglas Intl


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

4672 1st Flight Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 997-3770
7300 Airport Overlook Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 359-4000
CLT
Carolinas Aviation Museum
CLT Airport Overlook

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Runway 18C/36C

Dimensions:
10,000 × 150 ft
(3,048 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 93,000 lbs
Double wheel: 200,000 lbs
Double tandem: 350,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 650,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 1009/R/C/W/T
FAA
Designator:18C36C
Elevation: 742 ft 692.2 ft
Heading: 183° magnetic
176° true
363° magnetic
356° true
Gradient: 0.5% down 0.5% up
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-II/III Config.
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS/DME ILS
Obstructions:

Road, 425 ft Left ft of center, 25 ft high, 1,350 ft from end, 46:1 clearance slope

n/a
Comments:n/an/a

Runway 18R/36L

Dimensions:
9,000 × 150 ft
(2,743 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 93,000 lbs
Double wheel: 200,000 lbs
Double tandem: 350,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 650,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 627/R/C/W/T
FAA
Designator:18R36L
Elevation: 743.9 ft 744 ft
Heading: 183° magnetic
176° true
363° magnetic
356° true
Gradient:n/an/a
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-II/III Config.
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-II/III Config.
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS/DME ILS/DME
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:n/an/a

Runway 18L/36R

Dimensions:
8,676 × 150 ft
(2,644 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 93,000 lbs
Double wheel: 200,000 lbs
Double tandem: 350,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 650,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Engineered Materials Arresting Gear System (Emas) 255 Ft in Length by 170 Ft in Width At the Departure End of Rwy 36R.
FAA
Pcr Value: 1076/R/D/W/T
FAA
Designator:18L36R
Elevation: 745.9 ft 723.4 ft
Heading: 183° magnetic
176° true
363° magnetic
356° true
Gradient: 0.26% down 0.26% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-II/III Config.
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS/DME ILS/DME
Obstructions:

Railroad, Both-Sides, 19 ft high, 523 ft from end, 17:1 clearance slope

n/a
Comments:n/an/a

TFRs

Location: CLT
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KCLT. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: CLT
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 99 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
5/2703 04/29/2025 1305
IAP CHARLOTTE/DOUGLAS INTL, CHARLOTTE, NC. RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 18C, AMDT 1... RNP 0.11 DA 1099/HAT 357 ALL CATS…
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05/431 05/17/2025 0300 09/22/2025 1000
TWY E16 CLSD
06/024 06/02/2025 0303 06/02/2025 1100
TWY C BTN TWY C4 AND TWY C1 CLSD
05/626 06/06/2025 1200 06/06/2025 2000
RWY 36C RVRM U/S
05/432 05/18/2025 1000 09/22/2025 1000
APRON TERMINAL TXL BTN TWY E14 AND TWY E17 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 118FT
01/450 01/31/2025 0400 06/29/2025 1100
TWY E3 CLSD
01/452 01/31/2025 0400 06/29/2025 1100
TWY F BTN TWY F4 AND TWY U WIP HAUL ROUTE XNG
5/2709 04/29/2025 1307
IAP CHARLOTTE/DOUGLAS INTL, CHARLOTTE, NC. RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 18L, AMDT 5... LNAV MDA 1260/HAT 512 ALL CATS, V…
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Additional Remarks

Airplane Design Group-V and Abv Acft are Prohibited Fm Dep Rwy 18L.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
All Acft are Prohibited Fm Exiting Rwy 36R Sebd At Twy R.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Be Alert for Flocks of Migratory Birds on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Clt Ramp, Non-Movmt Area, is Ctld Ramp; CTC Ramp Ctl Prior to Entering.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Dual Taxi between Dep Call Spots 11/12 and 13N/13S Rstrd to One Acft Less Than 214 Ft and One Acft Less Than 118 Ft or Two Acft Less Than 171 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Dual Taxi between Dep Call Spots 22/23 and 24N/24S Rstrd to Acft with Wingspans Less Than 118 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Group III Acft with A Wingspan Gtr Than 79 Ft are Prohibited Fm Making A Nbnd Turn Onto Twy C When Taxiing Wb on Twy A.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Group III Acft with A Wingspan Gtr Than 79 Ft are Prohibited Fm Making A Sbnd Turn Onto Twy C When Taxiing Nwbnd on Twy R.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Group Iv Acft with A Wingspan Gtr Than 118 Ft are Prohibited Fm Exiting Rwy 18L/36R At Twy C10.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Group Vi Acft with A Wingspan Gtr Than 214 Ft (65M) are Prohibited on Twy M Between the Trml Ramp and Twy C, As Well As Twy C North of Twy M.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military: Ang: CTC Comd Post 30 Min Prior Ldg. Amops/Comd Post - 292.25 (Call Newsreel).
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy Sfc Cond Info Durg Duty Hrs Phone Ang Operations V583-9177/9144 or Airborne 292.2.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy Status Lgts in Opr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Successive or Simultaneous Departures from Rwy 18L and Rwy 18C are Approved with Course Divergence Beginning No Further Than 4 Miles from End of Rwy.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Trml Ramp Blue Txl At Spot 28S between Concourse D & E Alley Max Wingspan 118 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Trml Ramp Blue Txl from Spot 26N to Spot 27W Max Wingspan 118 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Trml Ramp Blue Txl from Spot 29W to Spot 34S Max Wingspan 82 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Trml Ramp Orange Txl At Spot 28N Between Concourse D & E Alley Max Wingspan 94 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Trml Ramp Orange Txl from Spot 26S to Spot 27E Max Wingspan 118 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Trml Ramp Orange Txl from Spot 29E to Spot 34N Max Wingspan 82 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Trml Ramp Yellow Txl from Spot 29C to Spot 33C Max Wingspan 118 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy C from the Approach of Rwy 18L to Twy J and Twy M from the Apron to Rwy 18L/36R Rstrd to 15 Mph or Less with Wingspan 171 Ft and Gtr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy C10 Rstrd to Acft with Wingspan Less Than 171 Ft When Exiting Rwy.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy C10 Unusbl for Txg Onto Rwy 18L/36R.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy C4 and C6: When Taxiing Aircraft with Cockpit to Main Gear Distance Greater Than 90 Ft, Pilot Must Perform Judgemental Oversteering Instead of Cockpit Over Centerline Steering.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy D, Restricted to 15 Mph or Less with Wingspan 171 Ft and Greater.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 5/15/25 - 6/12/25
RNAV DP AAUP
HOT SPOT
BTSEY TWO
LIINN THREE
MAJIC FOUR
RASLN THREE

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 35.21319, -80.95138
  • 35° 12′ 47.5″ N, 80° 57′ 5.0″ W
  • 35° 12.791′ N, 80° 57.083′ W
ARTCC:
Atlanta (ZTL)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Charlotte Sectional
FSS:
Raleigh (RDU)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
07W (2000)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Military Ops
AM

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach 126.15 Charlotte
Approach/Departure IC 128.325 001-119 8000 FT & BLWCharlotte
Approach/Departure IC 124.0 075-245 ABV 8000 FTCharlotte
Approach/Departure IC 120.05 120-295 8000 FT & BLWCharlotte
Approach/Departure IC 120.5 246-074 ABV 8000 FTCharlotte
Approach/Departure IC 134.75 296-360 8000 FT & BLWCharlotte
ASOS (704) 255-5973Charlotte
BANKR STAR 135.6 Charlotte
BARMY DP 124.0 Charlotte
BEAVY DP 124.0R RWY 18L, 18R, 18C, 36RCharlotte
BEAVY DP 120.5 RWY 36L, 36CCharlotte
BOBZY DP 120.5 Charlotte
BTSEY STAR 125.35 Charlotte
CHARLOTTE DP 124.0 BUCKL, GANTS, LILLS & RUNIE TRANSITIONS.Charlotte
CHARLOTTE DP 120.5 HARAY & PITTY TRANSITIONS. RWY 36L, 36CCharlotte
CHARLOTTE DP 124.0R RWY 18L, 18R, 18C, 36RCharlotte
CHSLY STAR 126.15 Charlotte
CLASS B 128.325 001-119 8000 FT & BLWCharlotte
CLASS B 124.0 075-245 ABV 8000 FTCharlotte
CLASS B 120.05 120-295 8000 FT & BLWCharlotte
CLASS B 120.5 246-074 ABV 8000 FTCharlotte
CLASS B 134.75 296-360 8000 FT & BLWCharlotte
Clearance Delivery 127.15 Charlotte
D-ATIS 121.15 ARRCharlotte
D-ATIS 132.1 DEPCharlotte
Emergency 121.5 Charlotte
ESTRR DP 120.5 Charlotte
FILPZ STAR 125.35 Charlotte
Ground Control 121.9 EASTCharlotte
Ground Control 121.8 WESTCharlotte
ICONS DP 124.0R RWY 18L, 18R, 18C, 36RCharlotte
ICONS DP 120.5 RWY 36L, 36CCharlotte
JOJJO DP 120.5 Charlotte
JONZE STAR 135.6 Charlotte
JOOLS STAR 135.6 Charlotte
KERMIT DP 124.0 055-235Charlotte
KERMIT DP 120.5 235-055Charlotte
KILNS DP 124.0 Charlotte
KNIGHTS DP 128.325 055-235Charlotte
KNIGHTS DP 120.05 DEBIE, NEANO TRANSITIONSCharlotte
KNIGHTS DP 120.5R FLYYN, CEGAL TRANSITIONS RWY 36L, 36C, 36RCharlotte
KNIGHTS DP 120.05R FLYYN, CEGAL TRANSITIONS, 18L, 18C, 18RCharlotte
KNIGHTS DP 128.325 PEKNN, LILLS, HAMLN, ANDYS TRANSITIONSCharlotte
KRITR DP 120.5 Charlotte
KWEEN DP 124.0R RWY 18L, 18R, 18C, 36RCharlotte
KWEEN DP 120.5 RWY 36L, 36CCharlotte
LIINN STAR 125.35 Charlotte
LILLS DP 124.0 Charlotte
MAJIC STAR 126.15 Charlotte
MLLET STAR 126.15 Charlotte
PARQR STAR 125.35 Charlotte
RASLN STAR 126.15 Charlotte
STOCR STAR 126.15 Charlotte
Tower 126.4 RWY 18C/36CCharlotte
Tower 118.1R RWY 18L/36RCharlotte
Tower 133.35R RWY 18R/36LCharlotte
UNARM STAR 135.6 Charlotte
UNICOM 122.95 Charlotte
WEAZL DP 120.5 Charlotte

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
High/Low
AM
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service, Van
AM
Activities:
Airline Services
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KCLT. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

TAFs

Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Haley Gentry
5601 Wilkinson Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 359-4000 (Office)

Owner

City of Charlotte
600 East Fourth St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 336-2241 (Office)

Airport Reviews

Overall:
2 ratings | 7 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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  • 4/8/19
    Bill H.
    Flew into KCLT twice in the past week in our Lancair. Good ATC and a surprisingly good FBO. Wilson treated the arrival of our little homebuilt like it was a G4, shuttled my passenger to the airline terminal and picked her up on her return. No landing…
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  • 1/4/19
    Eric H.
    Friendliest class-Bravo airport I've experienced in my Archer. Flew in this week for a 3-day visit to Charlotte. Just be on your game. Arriving you can expect a bunch of vectors, and may well end up shooting an approach to 36C while there are simu…
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    4/5/15
    KEVIN S.
    I flew a 1966 P28A to Wilson Air Center on 2/19/15. This is the nicest FBO around! They met us at our plane with a bus and treated us like royalty. Starbucks coffee and 60 inch television in the FBO. No landing or parking fees when we topped off our …
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    1/20/15
    DONALD H.
    Flew my C310 into CLT and received excellent service from Wilson Air! Staff was very friendly, facilities top-notch, and fuel prices reasonable. I liked the follow me truck waiting for me as I exited the runway. Great job to everyone!
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    7/13/14
    STEPHEN H.
    Flew in to CLT 12 July 2014 in my Archer and received first class service. I got a car to go to lunch in and they provided a shuttle to the museum. They had also provided me before I arrived a push schedule so I knew when the slow times were (this is…
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    6/15/13
    MARK M.
    Cannot say enough about what a pleasure it was flying into Charlotte-Douglas Int'l on a busy IMC day. Controllers were pleasant and slotted us in with no problem. The service from Wilson Air Center is truly second to none. Signature, Atlantic, and ot…
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    6/13/13
    ROBERT R.
    Flew into CLT with a Skyhawk and needed to stay overnight. Totally delighted with the service and attention from Wilson Air Center. No charge for ramp or over night. Reasonable fuel prices given the city and that they are the only FBO on the field...…
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