Charlotte Douglas braces for nearly 1 million travelers over July 4th holiday

Charlotte Douglas International Airport The 10-gate Concourse A expansion opened in September at CLT, the latest in a series of airport additions and renovations. (Courtesy of Charlotte Douglas International Airport)

By WSOCTV.com News Staff

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Douglas Airport says it’s ready for the 4th of July travel rush.

Between July 3 and July 8, airport officials said they expect nearly a million people to travel through its doors.

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Their advice to travelers is to book parking ahead of time.

They also encourage you to arrive two to three hours early, as well as double-check that you have your real ID.

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