Here is a layout of Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Please read further down about the upcoming runway naming change that will happen in 2026.

CLT currently has three active Runways:

18L / 36C is the Eastern most runway. This is typically used for Arrivals and Departures to the East, like Boston, New York, Washington as well as most European flights. Some Charter flights (NFL, Freight, others) may also arrive here due to its proximity to the cargo areas.

18C / 36C is the Center runway and is used mostly for departures to the West. There are only a few flights that arrive here

18R / 36L is the Western most runway and is only used for arrivals from the West.

23/5 is currently no longer in use and is being decommissioned

2026 Runway Renumbering

Between May 2026 and September 2026, Charlottes Runways have been renumbered. The new 19C /1C Runway that is currently under construction will open approximately in September of 2027.

• Runway 18R-36L became 1L-19R
• New “fourth” Parallel Runway will become 1C-19C
• Runway 18C-36C became 1R-19L
• Runway 18L-36R became 18-36