The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has committed $290 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to assist with development of its new fourth runway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The project broke ground in June 2023 and will allow the airport to expand flight capacity while reducing delays. The airport anticipates construction to be completed by the fall of 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe FAA and the Biden-Harris Administration are committed to ensuring the safest and most stress-free experience for travelers possible,\u201d said FAA Associate Administrator for Airports, Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E. \u201cThis fourth runway delivers on both \u2013 not only for travelers in and out of Charlotte, but for those flying from the nearly 200 cities with routes to CLT.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the fourth runway, the grant will also help fund the completion of north and south end-around taxiways and other airfield improvements to enhance safety and increase capacity. \u201cWe are thrilled to receive this notable investment from the FAA,\u201d said CLT Chief Executive Officer Haley Gentry. \u201cThe funding will enable the airport to continue progress on this crucial and nationally significant infrastructure project, boosting capacity and operational efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new runway will have significant impact on capacity at the airport and systemwide, as well as other benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reduced delay at CLT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the city\u2019s benefit-cost analysis, without this new runway, average aircraft delays will increase by 58 percent, or 12 minutes over the next 15 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reduced delay system-wide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CLT is a major connecting hub and has the highest share of connecting passengers at any airport in the U.S. Constructing the fourth runway decreases the chance of delays at the airport that could create system-wide impacts for travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n