Charlotte Douglas International Airport

KCLT / CLT

Charlotte, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
06:52Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
4 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCLT 050652Z 21004KT 10SM BKN250 16/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP233 T01560117

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 748 ft
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,748 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (748 ft)
Pressure Alt
486 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 786 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCLT 050526Z 0506/0612 21005KT P6SM BKN250 TEMPO 0511/0515 BKN030 FM051500 23008KT P6SM FEW030 SCT210 FM051800 22010G17KT P6SM SCT180 FM052300 20007KT P6SM SCT240 FM060700 21005KT P6SM SCT014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
11:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
15:00Z FM051500
+8h
VFR 230° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM051800
+11h
VFR 220° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CLT
05
23 ✈️
18L
36R
18C
36C
18R
36L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
7,502 ft 150 ft PEM 49°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
18C/36C 10,000 ft 150 ft CONC-F 176°
3.3 kt 2.2 kt
34° angle
18L/36R 8,676 ft 150 ft PEM 176°
3.3 kt 2.2 kt
34° angle
18R/36L 10,000 ft 150 ft CON 176°
3.3 kt 2.2 kt
34° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCLT

4,665 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75%
MVFR
11.6%
IFR
8.4%
LIFR
5%

Charlotte Douglas International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 16.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.2%
NE
10.3%
E
6.5%
SE
4.8%
S
10.3%
SW
16.5%
W
8.6%
NW
11.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.1°C
Range: -12°C to 33°C
-12°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 18C/36C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 18L/36R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 18R/36L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,665 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCLT
IATA Code: CLT
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 748 ft MSL

Location

City: Charlotte
Country: US
Latitude: 35.214001°
Longitude: -80.943100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 7,502 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 18C/36C
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CONC-F
ILS: No
Runway 18L/36R
Length: 8,676 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 18R/36L
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Overview

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) serves as a major hub located in Charlotte, North Carolina, situated at 35.214001, -80.943100. The airport sits at an elevation of 748 feet above mean sea level and provides critical commercial and potentially strategic aviation services for the southeastern United States.

Flying Conditions

The airport features multiple substantial runways ranging from 7,502 to 10,000 feet in length, offering significant operational flexibility across different aircraft types and weather conditions. Surface elevations and multiple concrete and asphalt runway surfaces suggest potential for year-round operations with robust infrastructure to handle varied meteorological challenges.

Notable Features

Charlotte Douglas presents a complex runway configuration with four distinct runways (05/23, 18C/36C, 18L/36R, 18R/36L), allowing for multiple approach and departure vectors. The airport's varied runway orientations provide strategic wind management capabilities, with parallel and intersecting runway configurations that can accommodate changing meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate multiple approach options given the airport's four-runway system, with runway lengths between 7,502 and 10,000 feet accommodating a wide range of aircraft. The 10,000-foot concrete runways (18C/36C and 18R/36L) offer extended landing and takeoff capabilities, particularly beneficial for larger commercial aircraft and potentially challenging weather scenarios.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.