Charlotte Douglas International Airport History
A pictorial history of the spacial evolution of Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This timeline covers important upgrades and improvements to facilities at Charlotte Douglas. Charlotte Airport, conceived in 1935 and completed in 1937, has undergone numerous improvements during its 80 years of operation. This timeline examines the physical developments the airport and its facilities have undergone since it began operation.
Charlotte Municipal Airport Opens May 17, 1937 Eastern Airlines begins commercial passenger service with two daily flights.
Charlotte Douglas continues to evolve. Here is an overview of plans for a fourth parallel runway at CLT. Click on the image and follow the link at the bottom to view a summary of new and future upgrades to the airport and its facilities.
A pictorial history of the spacial evolution of Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This timeline covers important upgrades and improvements to facilities at Charlotte Douglas. Charlotte Airport, conceived in 1935 and completed in 1937, has undergone numerous improvements during its 80 years of operation. This timeline examines the physical developments the airport and its facilities have undergone since it began operation.