b'8 CLT TERMINALSCharlotte Douglas Intl Finishes Transformational Terminal Lobby Expansion BY JODI RICHARDSIn September 2025, Charlotteresult is a modern, spacious lobby thatapproximately 2.8 million passengers per Douglas International Airport (CLT)reflects the dynamic growth of our regionyear. Passenger growth and changes celebrated the completion of itsand positions us for the future. to processing and security procedures, Terminal Lobby Expansion, a $608 millionThe Terminal Lobby Expansion is oneas well as normal wear and tear, left the project designed to accommodate growingpiece of the North Carolina airportsfacility constricted and outdated. In total, passenger demand and, at the same time,$4 billion capital investment program,the recently completed expansion project improve security, circulation and the overallDestination CLT. It also includes concourseincreases the main terminal by 175,000 customer experience.renovations, the expansion of concoursessquare feet and renovated another 191,000. The Terminal Lobby Expansion isA and E, The Plaza Concessions Hub andKey components include: a transformational milestone for CLT,a new fourth parallel runway.fi ve security checkpoints consolidated says Chief Executive Haley Gentry. ThisPlanning for the project began in 2008,into three larger areas with 21 lanes, monumental effort represents years ofwith construction kicking off in 2019.including 11 Automated Screening planning, construction and commitment toLanes designed to process 600 more improving the passenger experienceTheThe original terminal was built inpassengers per hour; 1982 and designed to accommodate January | February 2026AirportImprovement.com'