Charlotte Douglas International Airport

KCLT / CLT

Charlotte, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 15:52 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:52Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
9kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.12
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCLT 171552Z 22009KT 10SM OVC020 07/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP218 T00721011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 748ft
OVC 2,000ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,748ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.12 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.38 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (748 ft)
Pressure Alt
548 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -232 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KCLT 171600Z 1716/1818 21010G17KT P6SM OVC017 FM171900 23011G20KT P6SM SCT040 SCT100 FM180000 23006KT P6SM VCSH BKN035 BKN100 PROB30 1803/1808 6SM -RA BR OVC030 FM180800 28004KT 6SM -RA BR OVC030 PROB30 1810/1816 5SM -RASN BR BKN009 OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:18Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 210° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,700ft
19:00Z FM171900
+3h
VFR 230° 11kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM180000
+8h
VFR 230° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500ft
03:00Z PROB30
+11h
VFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,000ft
Light Rain, Mist

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°
↑ 8.9kt ↔ 1.6kt
10° angle
18C/36C 10,000 ft 150 ft CONC-F 176°
↑ 6.5kt ↔ 6.3kt
44° angle
18L/36R 8,676 ft 150 ft PEM 176°
↑ 6.5kt ↔ 6.3kt
44° angle
18R/36L 10,000 ft 150 ft CON 176°
↑ 6.5kt ↔ 6.3kt
44° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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/GMT5

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

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About Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT/CLT) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Charlotte, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 748 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 4 runways (05/23, 18C/36C, 18L/36R, 18R/36L) with PEM and CONC-F and CON surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.