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iata: CLT
name: Charlotte Douglas International Airport
city: Charlotte
country: United States
lastUpdated: '2026-09-04'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.cltairport.com/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.cltairport.com/'
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/charlotte-douglas-international
  - 'https://theclubairportlounges.com/lounges/clt-the-club-main-terminal'
  - 'https://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/airportAmenities/clt-club.jsp'
  - 'https://www.cltairport.com/airport-info/security/'
  - 'https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Ride/Bus/CATS-Sprinter-Airport-Connector'
  - 'https://www.delta.com/us/en/delta-sky-club/locations'
  - 'https://www.thecenturionlounge.com/locations/clt/'
quickFacts:
  - Single terminal with 5 concourses (A-E) connected airside
  - American Airlines hub with ~700 daily departures
  - No train/rail link; CATS bus or rideshare to city
  - Real-time security wait times via official CLT app
  - Long-term parking $14/day with free shuttle (2026 rates)
  - TSA PreCheck and CLEAR available at multiple checkpoints
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 90-120 min early domestic
    detail: >-
      PreCheck lines often under 10 min; standard can hit 15-20 min peak
      mornings.
    summary: Use CLT app for live checkpoint waits before leaving home.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: All concourses connected post-security
    detail: Security checkpoints feed all gates; pick closest to your concourse.
    summary: Walk between A-E in 10-15 min; no tram needed.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Grab-and-go in A or sit-down in B/D
    detail: >-
      Southern options like pulled pork at The Club; limited variety airside
      compared to larger hubs.
    summary: Provisions lounge or The Club for quick AA/priority access snacks.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: AA elites use Admirals Club B or D
    detail: >-
      Centurion sits on the D/E connector; Delta Sky Club is on Concourse A
      mezzanine near A32. Centurion has showers; Sky Club does not.
    summary: The Club CLT for Priority Pass day pass ~$50-60.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: The Club CLT
    hours: '05:00-21:30'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Day pass $50-60
    bestFor:
      - Work
      - Layovers
    summary: >-
      Solid Priority Pass option with good reviews for food and showers; books
      up on busy days.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Concourse A
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Bar
      - Work pods
      - Southern menu
  - name: Admirals Club
    hours: 'Concourse B 04:15-22:45; Concourse D 05:15-22:45'
    access:
      - American Airlines elite
      - OneWorld Sapphire
    bestFor:
      - AA flyers
      - Long layovers
    summary: >-
      Reliable for AA hub passengers; Provisions by Admirals in A for quick
      grab-and-go.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Concourse B and D/E
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Quiet areas
      - Buffet
  - name: Centurion Lounge
    hours: '05:30-22:30'
    access:
      - Amex Platinum
      - Centurion Card
    bestFor:
      - Premium cardholders
      - International
    summary: >-
      High-end Amex lounge between D and E; strong for food and design per
      recent guides.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: D/E Connector
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Premium dining
      - Workspaces
  - name: Delta Sky Club
    hours: '04:30-20:00 (varies by day)'
    access:
      - Delta Sky Club membership
      - Delta One / first class
      - Amex Platinum / Delta Reserve (same-day Delta)
    bestFor:
      - Delta flyers
    summary: >-
      Newer Concourse A mezzanine club near A32; strong food and design, no
      showers; typically quieter than hub Sky Clubs.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Concourse A
    amenities:
      - Buffet
      - Bar
      - Workspaces
waterOptions:
  - kind: purchase
    name: Hudson News or similar
    zone: airside
    price: $2.50-3.50 for 500ml
    summary: Standard retail pricing; cheapest bottled option in most concourses.
    location: Near security exits or concourse entrances
    terminal: Main terminal post-security
    isBestValue: true
  - kind: refill
    name: Water fountains
    zone: airside
    price: Free
    summary: Reliable free refills throughout; use app or signs to locate nearest.
    location: 'Near restrooms and gates, e.g. opposite Starbucks clusters'
    terminal: All concourses
airportistScore: 7.3
slug: clt
region: North America
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# Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Charlotte, United States · North America
Solid AA hub with efficient security app and decent lounges but limited public transport options and standard food variety.
## Airportist Score

**7.3 / 10**
- Comfort: 7.2
- Navigation: 7.8
- Food: 6.9
- Transport: 6.5
- Disruption resilience: 7.8

## At a glance

- Passengers: 58M
- Terminals: 1 terminal, 5 concourses
- Typical security: 12 min
- On-time: 78%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- American Airlines connections
- Efficient PreCheck screening
- Value long-term parking

## Watch out for

- No direct rail to city
- Peak morning security variability
- Limited airside dining variety

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/clt/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/clt/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/clt/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/clt/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/clt/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/clt/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/clt/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/clt/reviews.md)