Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): Codes, Runways & Location
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (IATA: CLT · ICAO: KCLT) is a large airport serving Charlotte, United States. It lies at 35.2140° N, 80.9431° W, 748 ft (228 m) above sea level.
Overview of Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Charlotte in United States. It is identified by the IATA code CLT and the ICAO code KCLT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 748 ft (228 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rock Hill - York County Airport (RKH) about 27 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,048 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Where is Charlotte Douglas International Airport located?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte, United States. Its coordinates are 35.2140° N, 80.9431° W.
What is the airport code for Charlotte Douglas International Airport?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has an IATA code of CLT and an ICAO code of KCLT.
How long is the runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport's longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Charlotte Douglas International Airport have?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is Charlotte Douglas International Airport a major airport?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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