Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Charlotte Douglas International Airport serves Charlotte, United States, under the IATA code CLT and the ICAO code KCLT. The airport sits at an elevation of 748 ft (228 m) and keeps local time in the America/New_York time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Use the arrivals and departures pages to check today's flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | KCLT |
|---|---|
| IATA | CLT |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Charlotte |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.214, -80.9431 |
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located at 35.2140, -80.9431, at an elevation of 748 ft (228 m) above sea level. The airfield has three runways, and which one a flight uses can noticeably change taxi times between touchdown and gate. All flights use one central terminal with 124 gates on five concourses. The airport keeps America/New_York time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Over the first 26 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 25.9 aircraft movements per day at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 20:00-22:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valparaiso (VPS) | 5 | American Airlines |
| 2 | San Francisco (SFO) | 4 | American Airlines |
| 3 | Indianapolis (IND) | 4 | FedEx Express |
| 4 | San Bernardino (SBD) | 3 | Air Transport International |
| 5 | New York (LGA) | 2 | American Airlines |
| 6 | Orlando (MCO) | 2 | American Airlines, Frontier Airlines |
| 7 | Las Vegas (LAS) | 2 | American Airlines |
| 8 | Madison (MSN) | 2 | American Airlines |
| 9 | Philadelphia (PHL) | 2 | Frontier Airlines, United Parcel Service |
| 10 | White Plains (HPN) | 2 | PSA Airlines |
| 11 | Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport (TRI) | 2 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 12 | Boston (BOS) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 13 | Detroit (DTW) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 14 | Oranjestad (AUA) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 15 | Phoenix (PHX) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 16 | New York (JFK) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 17 | Washington (DCA) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 18 | Pittsburgh (PIT) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 19 | Hamilton (BDA) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 20 | Fort Myers (RSW) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 21 | Des Moines (DSM) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 22 | New York (EWR) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 23 | Myrtle Beach (MYR) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 24 | Cleveland (CLE) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 25 | Hartford (BDL) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 26 | Frankfurt am Main (FRA) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 27 | London (LHR) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 28 | Mexico City (MEX) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 29 | Montego Bay (MBJ) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 30 | Cancún (CUN) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 31 | Memphis (MEM) | 1 | FedEx Express |
| 32 | Denver (DEN) | 1 | Frontier Airlines |
| 33 | Charleston (CRW) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 34 | Washington (IAD) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 35 | Gulfport (GPT) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 36 | Norfolk (ORF) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 37 | Chattanooga (CHA) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 38 | Newport News (PHF) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 39 | Altoona (AOO) | 1 | Corporate Flight Management |
Origins we tracked to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford (BDL) | 5 | American Airlines |
| 2 | Philadelphia (PHL) | 5 | American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Piedmont Airlines, United Parcel Service |
| 3 | New Orleans (MSY) | 4 | American Airlines, PSA Airlines |
| 4 | New York (JFK) | 4 | American Airlines, Republic Airlines |
| 5 | Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) | 4 | American Airlines, PSA Airlines, Piedmont Airlines |
| 6 | Buffalo (BUF) | 3 | American Airlines |
| 7 | New York (EWR) | 3 | American Airlines |
| 8 | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 3 | American Airlines, JetBlue Airways |
| 9 | Providence (PVD) | 3 | American Airlines, PSA Airlines |
| 10 | New York (LGA) | 3 | American Airlines |
| 11 | Bridgetown (BGI) | 3 | American Airlines |
| 12 | Atlanta (ATL) | 3 | Delta Air Lines |
| 13 | Memphis (MEM) | 3 | FedEx Express |
| 14 | Manchester (MHT) | 2 | American Airlines |
| 15 | San Jose (SJC) | 2 | American Airlines |
| 16 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP) | 2 | American Airlines |
| 17 | Indianapolis (IND) | 2 | American Airlines, FedEx Express |
| 18 | Oranjestad (AUA) | 2 | American Airlines |
| 19 | Orlando (MCO) | 2 | Frontier Airlines |
| 20 | San Juan (SJU) | 2 | Frontier Airlines |
| 21 | Baltimore (BWI) | 2 | Frontier Airlines |
| 22 | Louisville (SDF) | 2 | PSA Airlines, United Parcel Service |
| 23 | Columbia (CAE) | 2 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 24 | Parkersburg (PKB) | 2 | Corporate Flight Management |
| 25 | Nashville (BNA) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 26 | Charleston (CHS) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 27 | Detroit (DTW) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 28 | Jacksonville (JAX) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 29 | Columbus (CMH) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 30 | Raleigh/Durham (RDU) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 31 | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 32 | Houston (IAH) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 33 | Washington (DCA) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 34 | Georgetown (GCM) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 35 | Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 36 | Punta Cana (PUJ) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 37 | Boston (BOS) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 38 | Mexico City (MEX) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 39 | Albany (ALB) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 40 | Seattle (SEA) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 41 | Montego Bay (MBJ) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 42 | Nassau (NAS) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 43 | Minneapolis (MSP) | 1 | Delta Air Lines |
| 44 | Munich (MUC) | 1 | Lufthansa |
| 45 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 1 | Etihad Airways |
| 46 | Madison (MSN) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 47 | South Bend (SBN) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 48 | White Plains (HPN) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 49 | Lexington (LEX) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 50 | Toronto (YYZ) | 1 | Air Canada Jazz |
| 51 | Evansville (EVV) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 52 | Fort Wayne (FWA) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 53 | Altoona (AOO) | 1 | Corporate Flight Management |
We observed 21 different airlines on tracked CLT movements.
Facts last refreshed: 13 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Passenger statistics and history
In 2025, Charlotte Douglas handled 53.6 million passengers, placing it among the busiest airports in the United States. Established in 1935, it is a fortress hub for American Airlines, second only to Dallas/Fort Worth in that network. Traffic figures move from year to year, so read that number as an indication of scale rather than a live count.
Getting to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
The airport is roughly 9.2 km (6 mi) from the centre of Charlotte, measured in a straight line. The city centre of Charlotte lies about 10 km (6 mi) to the east. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight status
How do I check Charlotte Douglas International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Charlotte Douglas International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Charlotte Douglas International Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Charlotte Douglas International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Charlotte Douglas International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes CLT and KCLT mean?
Both identify the same airport. CLT is the IATA code for Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; KCLT is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Charlotte Douglas International Airport in?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport runs on America/New_York time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.