Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Charlotte, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KCLT

IATA

CLT

City

Charlotte

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

748 ft

Runways

4 runways

Coordinates

35.2140, -80.9431

Overview

Major American Airlines hub and one of the busiest airports for aircraft movements in the US.

Current Weather at KCLT

Pilots flying into or out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KCLT 210052Z 21005KT 10SM FEW060 FEW250 28/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP176 TCU DSNT W-N T02780161

Wind 210° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 21

Current TAF

TAF KCLT 202340Z 2100/2206 19005KT P6SM FEW070 SCT250 FM211400 22006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN150 FM212200 19005KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 PROB30 2122/2203 3SM TSRA BKN050CB FM220300 05007KT 6SM BR OVC015

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KCLT. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KCLT. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Charlotte. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KCLT include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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