The Terminal Lobby Expansion (TLE) is approximately a year away from completion, and the Fourth Parallel Runway is gearing up to begin concrete paving next year. Check out where these projects stand now.
Terminal Lobby Expansion
As part of the Terminal Lobby Expansion, CLT opened the inner three roadway lanes on the Departures/Ticketing level at the terminal entrance for Airport shuttle bus operations on Nov. 13. These lanes are normally reserved for shuttle buses carrying passengers from all on-site parking facilities, but during high-traffic times, may be activated for passenger vehicles.
In coordination with the opening of the three lanes, new airline skycap positions now offer passenger curbside assistance. Four debuted on Nov. 13 and four more will open by the end of the month. Additionally, all eight lanes on the upper level have been repainted with fresh lane markings and new signage has been added for increased wayfinding assistance.
This marks the latest milestone for the TLE, a five-year effort that is adding 175,000 square feet to the lobby and renovating 191,000 square feet of existing space. Pedestrian walkways opened to passengers July 31, providing travelers with weather-protected access between the Hourly Deck and the terminal under an expansive 146,000-square-foot glass canopy.
Furthermore, American Airlines added 11 new ticket counters on Oct. 12, following the introduction of 11 counters in July. Most recently, Checkpoint E was renamed Checkpoint 3 on Oct. 8. Checkpoint 2 remains under construction and is expected to open in late spring or early summer.
Fourth Parallel Runway
Drainage pipe installation and utility work is progressing for the Fourth Parallel Runway. Grading will be underway through mid-2026 and approximately five million cubic yards of runway and taxiway fill remain to be placed.
Concrete paving begins next year and will wrap up in early 2027.
The $1 billion project is scheduled for a fall 2027 commissioning and opening.
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