Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a large airport serving Charlotte, United States. Its IATA code is CLT and its ICAO code is KCLT. The airport lies at an elevation of 748 ft (228 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 01R/19L, 10,000 ft (3,048 m) long. Local time follows the America/New_York time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CLT
- ICAO code
- KCLT
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 748 ft (228 m)
- Coordinates
- 35.2140, -80.9431
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 9,000 ft · 2,743 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | No |
| 18/36 | 8,676 ft · 2,644 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport | Concord, United States | 29 km · 18 mi |
| GSP Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport | Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg, United States | 121 km · 75 mi |
| GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport | Greensboro, United States | 134 km · 83 mi |
| CAE Columbia Metropolitan Airport | Columbia, United States | 143 km · 89 mi |
| AVL Asheville Regional Airport | Asheville, United States | 147 km · 91 mi |
| FLO Florence Regional Airport | Florence, United States | 160 km · 99 mi |
| FAY Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field | Fayetteville, United States | 189 km · 117 mi |
| TRI Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | Blountville, United States | 193 km · 120 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CLT. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 365 | 227 | 197 | View route |
| JFK New York | 870 | 541 | 470 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,499 | 1,552 | 1,349 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,413 | 2,120 | 1,843 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,409 | 3,983 | 3,461 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,702 | 4,164 | 3,619 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,059 | 4,386 | 3,812 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,464 | 4,638 | 4,030 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,896 | 5,527 | 4,803 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,086 | 6,889 | 5,986 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,452 | 7,116 | 6,184 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,871 | 7,377 | 6,410 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,559 | 7,804 | 6,782 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,308 | 8,269 | 7,186 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,298 | 9,505 | 8,260 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,917 | 9,890 | 8,595 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 120.050 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 121.150 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 127.150 |
| GND | GND | 121.800 |
| POST | BASE OPS COMD POST | 29.220 |
| RDO | RALEIGH RDO | 122.400 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Charlotte Douglas International Airport?
The IATA code of Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT and its ICAO code is KCLT.
Where is Charlotte Douglas International Airport located?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, at 35.2140, -80.9431.
What time zone is Charlotte Douglas International Airport in?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/New_York. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01R/19L, 10,000 ft (3,048 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA), about 29 km (18 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.