Getting Around · Airport
Getting to Charlotte Douglas Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is on Charlotte's west side. From Pineville, most travelers drive via I-485 or local routes. Time estimates should account for reaching the terminal — not just the airport property line.
What to plan for
- Traffic on I-485 and connecting routes at your departure time.
- Parking: shuttle time from remote lots versus deck parking near the terminal.
- Pickup and drop-off lanes and cell-phone waiting areas.
- Security wait times, posted by the airport.
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