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Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the nations 6th busiest airport and was a former hub of US Airways, which merged with American Airlines in 2013 to create the world’s largest airline. CLT is located west of the metropolitan city of Charlotte, North Carolina and is the largest airport in the United States without nonstop service to Asia.


==Spotting Locations==
==Spotting Locations==
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===City of Charlotte Airport Overlook===
===City of Charlotte Airport Overlook===


Probably the best all-around location for spotters.  Located on the west side of the airport, near the threshold of 18R.
Probably the best all-around location for spotters.  Located on the west side of the airport, near the threshold of 18C.
Large parking lot, with benches and picnic tables.  Good up close views, a great area for families and no hassles from police.  Will sometimes be closed during elevated terror threat levels.  Scheduled to be closed eventually as airport adds a third parallel runway to the west, it is still open as of June 2008.
Large parking lot, with benches and covered picnic tables, restrooms, a playground, and educational displays.  Good up close views, a great area for families and no hassles from police.  Will sometimes be closed during elevated terror threat levels.  A retired F-4 Phantom II is on display.


Located on Old Dowd Road.  Open from dawn until 10pm. Light best from 1pm onwards especially if taking photos of 36L departures that mostly rotate way before the viewing area.
Located off of Old Dowd Road at 5130 Airport Overlook Drive.  Open from 8:00am until 10:00pm. Light best from 1pm onwards especially if taking photos of 36L departures that mostly rotate way before the viewing area.
 
Further details on the [https://www.cltairport.com/community/airport-overlook/ airport's web site].


===Carolinas Aviation Museum===
===Carolinas Aviation Museum===
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This meandering trail can get you some good "through the fence" views at various points around the west side.  However, there is NO PARKING, so be prepared to park your car either at the overlook or some other legal spot.  Police will generally leave photographers alone, but no guarantees.
This meandering trail can get you some good "through the fence" views at various points around the west side.  However, there is NO PARKING, so be prepared to park your car either at the overlook or some other legal spot.  Police will generally leave photographers alone, but no guarantees.
===Wilson Air===
The GA ramp is right next to 36R and there is a break in a fence gate which offers some close in shots from just below the runway.  Unfortunately, airport police will harass you if you take pictures from there (happened to me twice) though you are perfectly legal in that spot.
==Locations to Avoid==


===The VOR===
===The VOR===
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===Wilson Air===
==Regular Traffic==


The GA ramp is right next to 36R and there is a break in a fence gate which offers some close in shots from just below the runway.  Unfortunately, airport police will harass you if you take pictures from there (happened to me twice) though you are perfectly legal in that spot.
===Passenger===
* Air Canada Express (Jazz Aviation): E175
* American Airlines: 737-800, 737 MAX 8, 777-200, A319, A320, A321, A321neo
** American Eagle (Envoy Air): E175
** American Eagle (Piedmont Airlines): ERJ-145
** American Eagle (PSA Airlines): CRJ-700, CRJ-900
* Contour Airlines: ERJ-135, ERJ-145
* Delta Air Lines: 717-200
** Delta Connection (Endeavor Air): CRJ-900
** Delta Connection (Republic Airways): E170, E175
* Frontier Airlines: A320neo, A321
* JetBlue Airways: E190
* Lufthansa: A350-900
* Southwest Airlines: 737-700, 737 MAX 8
* Spirit Airlines: A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo
* Sun Country Airlines: 737-800
* United Airlines: 737-800, 737-900, 737 MAX 8, A319
** United Express (Mesa Airlines): E175


==Locations to Avoid==
===Cargo===
 
* FedEx: 767-300
===Location===
* UPS: 757-200, 767-300
 
==Regular Traffic==
The majority of the USAirways fleet: A320, A330, B737, B757, E145, E170, Dash8.  Airtran B717, B737. AA MD-88. NW DC-9, A319. Lufthansa A330, A340.  Continental Express E145. Fedex and UPS airbus. Numerous coroporate aircraft and ANG C-130s.


==Facilities and Transportation==
==Facilities and Transportation==
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is not currently served by Charlotte’s light rail system, LYNX.

Latest revision as of 05:57, 8 June 2024

Continent: North America Country: United States Region: North Carolina


Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Location Charlotte, North Carolina
IATA code CLT
ICAO code KCLT
Airport type Commercial
Website https://www.cltairport.com
Overview map Google Maps
Communications
Tower
Ground 121.8 (180-359), 121.9 (000-179)
Clearance
Approach 120.05, 120.5, 124.00, 128.32, 134.75
Departure120.05, 120.5, 124.00, 128.32, 134.75
ATIS 121.15, 132.1
Departure122.950

Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the nations 6th busiest airport and was a former hub of US Airways, which merged with American Airlines in 2013 to create the world’s largest airline. CLT is located west of the metropolitan city of Charlotte, North Carolina and is the largest airport in the United States without nonstop service to Asia.

Spotting Locations

US Airways Boeing 767-201(ER) landing on 18R at Charlotte (CLT)

City of Charlotte Airport Overlook

Probably the best all-around location for spotters. Located on the west side of the airport, near the threshold of 18C. Large parking lot, with benches and covered picnic tables, restrooms, a playground, and educational displays. Good up close views, a great area for families and no hassles from police. Will sometimes be closed during elevated terror threat levels. A retired F-4 Phantom II is on display.

Located off of Old Dowd Road at 5130 Airport Overlook Drive. Open from 8:00am until 10:00pm. Light best from 1pm onwards especially if taking photos of 36L departures that mostly rotate way before the viewing area.

Further details on the airport's web site.

Carolinas Aviation Museum

For a nominal $5 entry fee (lower fees for students and seniors), you can use the photo stand near the threshold of 18L. Westward facing, this is an excellent location in the morning when the sun is at your back albeit a little small.

Located at the north side of airport. Just follow the signs. A great museum with a large variety of aircraft to see, and it's always good to support the museum by purchasing a gift from the shop.

If navigating from the Overview spot (see above) it's much easier to head out onto the Billy Graham Expressway to avoid going round in loops on the airport perimeter and then follow the signs round.

Other Spotting Locations

Old Dowd Road Fitness Trail

This meandering trail can get you some good "through the fence" views at various points around the west side. However, there is NO PARKING, so be prepared to park your car either at the overlook or some other legal spot. Police will generally leave photographers alone, but no guarantees.

Wilson Air

The GA ramp is right next to 36R and there is a break in a fence gate which offers some close in shots from just below the runway. Unfortunately, airport police will harass you if you take pictures from there (happened to me twice) though you are perfectly legal in that spot.

Locations to Avoid

The VOR

A great location, especially when arrivals are from the south. While law enforcement has never bothered me there, the potential to be hassled is likely fairly high.

Located on Byrum Drive.

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Regular Traffic

Passenger

  • Air Canada Express (Jazz Aviation): E175
  • American Airlines: 737-800, 737 MAX 8, 777-200, A319, A320, A321, A321neo
    • American Eagle (Envoy Air): E175
    • American Eagle (Piedmont Airlines): ERJ-145
    • American Eagle (PSA Airlines): CRJ-700, CRJ-900
  • Contour Airlines: ERJ-135, ERJ-145
  • Delta Air Lines: 717-200
    • Delta Connection (Endeavor Air): CRJ-900
    • Delta Connection (Republic Airways): E170, E175
  • Frontier Airlines: A320neo, A321
  • JetBlue Airways: E190
  • Lufthansa: A350-900
  • Southwest Airlines: 737-700, 737 MAX 8
  • Spirit Airlines: A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo
  • Sun Country Airlines: 737-800
  • United Airlines: 737-800, 737-900, 737 MAX 8, A319
    • United Express (Mesa Airlines): E175

Cargo

  • FedEx: 767-300
  • UPS: 757-200, 767-300

Facilities and Transportation

Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is not currently served by Charlotte’s light rail system, LYNX.

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