Construction

Destination CLT encompasses the first phase of our Master Plan Update, a collaborative effort with our airline partners and the FAA. It represents a $4 billion capital investment in capacity enhancement projects.

Over the last 20 years, the presence and growth of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and its airline hub have resulted in CLT becoming not only one of the busiest airports in the U.S. but in the world. With a forward-thinking philosophy and a focus on constant growth, CLT sees itself as an Airport of the future. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of the nation’s and world's busiest airports. Our growth has been remarkable, over the several years especially, increasing from 28 million total passengers in 2005 to a record-breaking 50,168,783 million total passengers in 2019. Passenger counts dropped during the height of the pandemic, but are climbing back. In 2022, CLT hosted nearly 48 million passengers and handled 505,589 aircraft arrivals and departures.

Visit the CLT Environmental Assessment public information site for select Airport capital improvement projects.

As the project progresses and timelines adjust, costs and other construction-related items are possible. The information on this website is the more current approximation, however, changes are possible.

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

This continued and sustained growth means CLT is at or near capacity. The airfield capacity enhancement study and terminal capacity enhancement study looked at possible and potential passenger growth forecasts and together form the Airport’s master plan. This plan defines the future and long-term airfield and terminal development and helps craft CLT’s construction and development through 2035.

The future master plan ensures the facilities and airfield will meet future growth and construction. The plan continues to reflect Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s mission. Development and construction will be demand-driven. We will build what we need when it is needed. We will remain cost-competitive and financially sustainable – no general tax dollars will be used. The Aviation Department will work closely with our airline partners and others to develop this plan. We will quantify the benefits and costs of additional development and define the phases of development.