Aviation PROS
17 September 2025 

The $608 million Terminal Lobby Expansion at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) features expanded levels, new pedestrian bridges, advanced baggage systems, and art installations, significantly improving passenger flow, comfort, and airport aesthetics amid record travel volumes in 2024.

The celebration comes ahead of the project’s substantial completion date, set for Oct. 1.

The crown-jewel of the Airport’s Destination CLT capital investment program, the five-year project increased the lobby space by 175,000 square feet and renovated another 191,000 square feet.

Key Features of the Terminal Lobby Expansion Include: 

  • Expanded and renovated basement, baggage claim, and ticketing levels
    146,000-square-foot canopy sheltering passengers from the elements
  • Two pedestrian bridges link the mezzanine to the Hourly Deck, and two underground walkways allow passengers to bypass upper and lower-level terminal roadway traffic
  • Addition of pre-security concessions offering more food and beverage options
  • 11 public art installations commissioned in partnership with the Arts & Science Council
  • Four Automated Exit Lanes providing a quick and seamless way to exit the secure area
  • Eight high-capacity baggage devices that improve efficiency
  • Consolidation from five lettered Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints to three numbered ones, increasing lanes from 17 to 21, including 11
  • Automated Screening Lanes

CLT Celebrates Terminal Lobby Expansion Ahead of Completion - Aviation Pros - 17 Sept 2025

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