KCLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Charlotte, North Carolina, at 748 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 18C/36C (10,000 ft), 18R/36L (9,000 ft), 18L/36R (8,676 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KCLT · FAA CLT · IATA CLT |
|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, NC · 35.2140, -80.9431 |
| Elevation | 748 ft MSL (228 m) |
| Tower | 118.1 MHz |
| ATIS | 121.15 MHz |
| FAA charts | 69 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KCLT METAR and TAF
METAR KCLT 010452Z 07003KT 10SM BKN150 OVC210 15/06 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP322 T01500056 402000133| Wind | From 070° at 3 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Broken 15,000 ft, Overcast 21,000 ft · ceiling 15,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 15°C (59°F) / 6°C (43°F) · spread 9°C |
| Altimeter | 30.45 inHg (1031 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP322: sea-level pressure 1032.2 hPa · T01500056: temperature 15.0°C, dew point 5.6°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (070° true at 3 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 18C: tailwind 1 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 36C: headwind 1 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
- RWY 18R: tailwind 1 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 36L: headwind 1 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
- RWY 18L: tailwind 1 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 36R: headwind 1 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 01:57Z · valid 1st 02Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KCLT 010157Z 0102/0206 05009KT P6SM BKN130 OVC200 FM020000 05006KT P6SM FEW040 OVC120- Initially · 1st 02Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 050° at 9 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 13,000 ft, overcast 20,000 ft
- From · 2nd 00:00Z: wind 050° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 4,000 ft, overcast 12,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18C / 36C | 10,000 × 150 ft | concrete | No |
| 18R / 36L | 9,000 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 18L / 36R | 8,676 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | APP/DEP | 120.05 |
| ATIS | 121.15 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 127.15 |
| Ground | 121.8 | |
| Radio (FSS) | RALEIGH RDO | 122.4 |
| Tower | 118.1 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KCLT before you fly.
FAA charts for KCLT — d-TPP 2611
69 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 21
- ILS OR LOC RWY 01L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 01R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 18
- ILS OR LOC RWY 19L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 19R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 36
- ILS RWY 01L (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 19R (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 36 (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 01L (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 01R (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 19R (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 36 (CAT II - III)
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 01R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 19L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 01L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 01R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 18
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 19L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 19R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 36
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 22
- BATTA ONE (RNAV)
- BATTA ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- BEAVY NINE (RNAV)
- BEAVY NINE (RNAV), CONT.1
- BOBZY EIGHT (RNAV)
- BOBZY EIGHT (RNAV), CONT.1
- CHARLOTTE SIX
- DURST ONE (RNAV)
- ESTRR EIGHT (RNAV)
- ESTRR EIGHT (RNAV), CONT.1
- ICONS EIGHT (RNAV)
- ICONS EIGHT (RNAV), CONT.1
- IRVVV ONE (RNAV)
- JOJJO EIGHT (RNAV)
- JOJJO EIGHT (RNAV), CONT.1
- KRITR NINE (RNAV)
- KRITR NINE (RNAV), CONT.1
- KWEEN EIGHT (RNAV)
- KWEEN EIGHT (RNAV), CONT.1
- LILLS SIX (RNAV)
- WEAZL EIGHT (RNAV)
- WEAZL EIGHT (RNAV), CONT.1
Arrivals (STAR) 20
- BANKR EIGHT (RNAV)
- BANKR EIGHT (RNAV), CONT.1
- BTSEY ONE (RNAV)
- CHSLY NINE (RNAV)
- CHSLY NINE (RNAV), CONT.1
- CHSLY NINE (RNAV), CONT.2
- FILPZ SEVEN (RNAV)
- FILPZ SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- JONZE EIGHT (RNAV)
- JONZE EIGHT (RNAV), CONT.1
- JOOLS FOUR (RNAV)
- LIINN ONE (RNAV)
- MAJIC ONE (RNAV)
- MLLET SIX (RNAV)
- PARQR SEVEN (RNAV)
- PARQR SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- RASLN ONE (RNAV)
- STOCR SEVEN (RNAV)
- STOCR SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- STOCR SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.2
Minimums, hot spots and notices 5
KCLT on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.