Charlotte Douglas International Airport

CLT is a joint civil-military public international airport located inCharlotte, North Carolina.

Charlotte Douglas received the prestigious Eagle Award in 2010 from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for "Best Airport." It is considered the most distinguished of awards in the aviation industry. Charlotte Douglas was recognized for its quality service and economical value to airline customers.

Parking in CLT

The following is a brief guide to help you obtain the best results from this Airport's Parking resource page.

The Airport Parking rates, garages and lots etc are currently managed by the airport authority. The parking rate schedule is subject to change and may have been revised since the last update of this page - please check for the latest fees through the parking map and rate calculator above or by visiting the Airport's official web site.

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, CLT offers close and convenient parking options for your needs and budget. There are eight facilities to choose from and more than 26,000 spaces available; even during the busiest of days, parking will be provided for all passengers.

Long Term Parking offers the lowest rates beginning at $5 per day. All facilities utilize the newly installed SmartPark Express revenue system which allows passengers to reduce time exiting parking lots by using credit card or prepaid only lanes.

Paying for parking

Parking attendants accept cash, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express) and traveler's checks.

Credit card only lanes are currently available in all parking facilities.

Prepaid lanes are for travelers who take advantage of the yellow Pay&Go stations and pay tickets before entering their vehicles. Two Pay&Go stations are housed outside the terminal in the shuttle bus lane at the Baggage Claim level and four more are located at the Daily Decks' shuttle bus stop.

Passengers cannot prepay for parking.

All CLT parking lots are well-lit and patrolled regularly by Airport Police.

Visitors are encouraged to park in the Hourly Deck when picking up family and friends. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes and then costs $3 per 60 minutes with a maximum daily rate of $17.

Another option is to park in the Cell Phone Waiting Lot. Just wait in your vehicle and ask your passenger to contact you when they claim their luggage, then drive to the Baggage Claim area to pick them up.

For more information on the parking system, please visit the official website