Say hi to Orville and Wilbur in the CLT Atrium. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios
Winter holiday travel is underway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and will run through Jan. 4, 2026.
Why it matters: CLT officials expect roughly 2.7 million passengers to arrive and depart the airport. That's a 13% drop from last year.
The big picture: Dec. 19, 26 and 27 are expected to be the busiest days for local departures. The Dec. 26-28 period is expected to be the busiest overall travel days at the airport.
You can check security and shuttle bus wait times at cltairport.com. You can also reserve parking at parkCLT.com or on the airport's app.
