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Charlotte airport plans $1B expansion following 2027 project

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Charlotte Douglas International Airport executives celebrated the Terminal Lobby Expansion completion with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 17, 2025. (Melissa Key)

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Douglas International Airport plans to spend more than $1 billion over the next seven years to add 12 to 16 gates — the first hint of the airport’s plans beyond a $4 billion, 10-year expansion and renovation wrapping up in 2027.

Jack Christine, CLT’s chief infrastructure officer, shared a sneak peek Thursday of improvements and additions during a presentation to local tourism leaders. The $4 billion series of projects scheduled to finish next year, known as Destination CLT, has included a $600 million makeover of the main terminal lobby and a billion-dollar fourth parallel runway expected to open in September 2027.

Christine highlighted two related projects during his presentation. Read the full story on CBJ’s website here.

American Airlines operates its second-largest hub at Charlotte Douglas, accounting for 90% of traffic.

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