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Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT/CLT) — Charlotte, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Customs
Available 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
118.1
Runways
05/23, 18C/36C, 18L/36R, 18R/36L
Elevation
748 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
516 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 470 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KCLT
  • Name: Charlotte/Douglas Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 35.214001
  • Longitude: -80.9431
  • Elevation: 748 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Charlotte
  • IATA Code: CLT
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Distance from City: 9.2 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 7502 X 150
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18C/36C

  • Designation: 18C/36C
  • Dimensions: 10000 X 150
  • Surface: CONC-F
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18L/36R

  • Designation: 18L/36R
  • Dimensions: 8676 X 150
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18R/36L

  • Designation: 18R/36L
  • Dimensions: 10000 X 150
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Approaches (FAA): ILS OR LOC RWY 01L, ILS OR LOC RWY 01R, ILS OR LOC RWY 18, ILS OR LOC RWY 19L, ILS OR LOC RWY 19R, ILS OR LOC RWY 36, ILS RWY 01L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 19R (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 36 (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 01L (CAT II - III), ILS RWY 01R (CAT II - III), ILS RWY 19R (CAT II - III), ILS RWY 36 (CAT II - III), RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 01R, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 19L, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 01L, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 01R, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 18, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 19L, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 19R, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 36

The FAA names some runways here differently from this page, so these are not split by runway.

Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 126.150 MHz
  • ATIS: 121.150 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Charlotte/Douglas Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 704-359-4000
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.charlotteairport.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: 00:00:00
  • Close: 23:59:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: None for non-commercial users Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • Parking Fee: Not recorded
  • Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
  • Currency: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Fuel Information

Immigration

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Alternates

KGSP

  • ICAO: KGSP
  • Name: Greenville Spartanburg Intl
  • Distance (NM): 65.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KGSO

  • ICAO: KGSO
  • Name: Piedmont Triad Intl
  • Distance (NM): 72.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KCAE

  • ICAO: KCAE
  • Name: Columbia Metro
  • Distance (NM): 77.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A8919/
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
AD AP RWY STATUS LGT SYSTEM U/S
2026-10-28 05:00 UTC 2026-10-28 10:00 UTC
A8925/
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
AD AP RWY STATUS LGT SYSTEM U/S
2026-10-28 05:00 UTC 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC
A8925/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
AD AP RWY STATUS LGT SYSTEM U/S
2026-10-28 05:00 UTC 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at KCLT?
The tower frequency at Charlotte/Douglas Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at KCLT?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Charlotte/Douglas Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KCLT require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Is customs available at KCLT?
Yes, customs at Charlotte/Douglas Intl is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Where is KCLT located?
Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) is located in Charlotte, United States.
What is the IATA code for KCLT?
The IATA code for Charlotte/Douglas Intl is CLT.
Does KCLT have an ILS approach?
Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Charlotte/Douglas Intl to runways 01L, 01R, 18, 19L, 19R, 36. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
Is KCLT a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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