Charlotte Douglas International Airport (IATA: CLT , ICAO: KCLT , FAA LID: CLT ) is a civil union - The general international airport is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1935 as Charlotte Municipal Airport , in 1954 the airport was renamed Douglas City after former Charlotte mayor Benjamin Douglas Sr. The airport got its current name in 1982 and, as of September 2017, it is America's second largest hub after Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, with 161 domestic and international destinations. In 2016 it is the 11th busiest airport in the United States, sorted by passenger and 6th traffic by aircraft movements. It is also the 7th busiest airport in the world rated by aircraft movements. Charlotte is the largest airport in the United States without a nonstop service to Asia. The airport serves as the main gateway to the Caribbean Islands. CLT covers 5,558 hectares (2,249 ha) of land.
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History
Initial years
The city received a $ 200,000 grant from the Works Progress Administration in 1930 to establish Charlotte's first city airport. In 1936, Charlotte City Airport opened, operated by Charlotte City; Eastern Air Lines started its scheduled passenger service in 1937. The original passenger terminal is still in the Boeing 727 parking lot at Fenway Sports Group. (The FSG motorsport business in North America, Roush Fenway Racing, based in the old terminal.)
The United States Air Force Air Force took over the airport and founded the Morris Field Air Base in 1941. This airbase is used by the Third Air Force for patrol and training of antisubmarine.
The view of the air around 1946
1950 to mid 1960s: enter jet era
In 1954, a 70,000 square foot passenger terminal (6,500 m 2 ) opened and the airport was named Douglas City Airport in honor of former Charlotte Mayor Ben Elbert Douglas, Sr. The terminal has two floors, although the passenger operation is limited to the ground floor. Tickets and baggage claims are on each side of the open space dividing buildings from north to south, and mezzanine restaurants and airline offices ignore this open space. Delta Air Lines started its scheduled passenger service in 1956. OAG for April 1957 showed 57 business-day departures in Eastern, 7 Piedmont, 6 Capital, 4 Delta, and 2 Southern. Nonstop flights do not reach beyond Newark, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Louisville, Birmingham, and Jacksonville.
Airport diagram for 1955
Eastern Air Lines began scheduling jet flights with Boeing 720 in early 1962. The East used the west pier, Piedmont and Delta at the central pier, and United and Southern used the east dock.
The late 1960s to 1978: pre-deregulated growth
A major renovation project in the late 1960s expanded the facility significantly. The East opened a terminal unit in 1967, replacing the old western dock. The new facility has eight special gates for the East, each with its own departure lounge, snack bar and separate luggage claim room. East passengers continue to check in at the main terminal.
In 1969, a new enclosed space was built parallel to the central pier. When finished, Piedmont, East, and Delta moved out and the old central dock was destroyed. The new Concourse also has a separate departure lounge, as well as an enlarged toilet and baggage claim area. United flights continue to use the eastern dock, with closed storage space added for the waiting passengers.
In 1973, Eastern added two more gates at the western end of the region.
1978 to 1989: being the main hub
Following the deregulation of the airline in 1978, the number of passengers at the terminal nearly doubled between 1978 and 1980, and the new 10,000 foot (3,000 m) new runway and parallel control ramp was opened in 1979. The airport master plan requested a new terminal on the runway of site, with ground damaged in 1979. At that time, the airport had only two concourses: one used exclusively by the East, and used by other operators, including United, Delta, Piedmont, and several commuter airlines.
In 1979, Piedmont Airlines chose Charlotte as the hub for its expansion route network. To accommodate the booming growth, the new 325,000 square foot (30.200 net 2 ) passenger terminal designed by Odell Associates opened in 1982, and the airport was renamed Charlotte Douglas International Airport . Concourse B and C expanded respectively in 1987 and 1984, while Concourse A was built in 1986 to handle future growth
In 1987 Piedmont began flight 767 non-stop to London. In the mid-1980s, the old terminal site was transformed into a cargo center, and the central terminal and terminal units of the East were removed to pave the way for more cargo buildings. The original main building still stands and is used for office space. The old control towers were removed in the late 1990s. In 1989 Piedmont joined USAir; new combined operations save the USAir name.
1990 to 2013: US Airways influence
In 1990, an area of ​​80,000 square feet (7,400m 2 ) international and commuter (Concourse D) was opened, and in 1991 further expansion of the central terminal building continued, reflecting the dominant presence of the USAir at the Airport. Queen Charlotte's monumental bronze statue of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (city name), created by Raymond Kaskey, is placed in front of the main terminal.
In 1990, Lufthansa started Boeing 747 service to Germany; this service, however, was discontinued shortly thereafter. In 1994, British Airways began service to London through a "global alliance" with USAir. This was later discontinued, as airlines chose different alliances (though they are now on Oneworld). Lufthansa restarted services to Charlotte in 2003 and now operates flights between Charlotte and Munich, using Airbus A340-600 and Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
In 1999, plans were announced for the construction of a regional airline's concourse (Concourse E current) and for the expansion of Concourses A and D. This expansion was designed by The Wilson Group and LS3P Associates Ltd.
In 2002, the new E 32-gate Concourse was opened, and US Airways started non-stop services to Belize, Freeport, Providenciales, Punta Cana, and St. Croix. The airline closed the Concourse D US Airways Club site in 2002.
In 2003, the main ticket hall expanded east, providing 13 additional ticket counters and one new security checkpoint; Concourse D is expanded by nine additional gates. That year, US Airways began serving in Costa Rica, Mexico City, and St. Petersburg. Kitts.
Following the acquisition of US Airways in 2005 by America West Airlines in an upside takeover, Charlotte (CLT) remains the main domestic hub for the airline. The majority of US Airways' international routes remain in the airline's second largest hub, Philadelphia.
Dispute control with NC General Assembly
On July 16, 2013, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation, introduced by state senators Bob Rucho and Bill Brawley in February 2013, transferring airport ownership to 13 members of regional authorities. The sponsors of the bill claim that transferring control to the authorities will enable more efficient operations. Then-Mayor Charlotte Patsy Kinsey expressed regret over the decision, saying it would throw the airport into "chaos and instability." Charlotte City was given an order of detention against the state by Judge Robert Sumner, however, to maintain control of the airport. The court date is set for 1 August 2013 to determine the fate of the airport, with former mayor Charlotte Richard Vinroot representing the State as well as former airport director, Jerry Orr. Orr sent a letter to the City after the passage of the bill saying "the job as the Executive Director of the Airport Authority begins and his (the) job by City as Flight Director is terminated", but with the granting of detention orders, this is defined as the resignation by City and chief financial officer of the airport Brent Cagle is named Acting Director.
The press release of 1 August 2013 resulted in a ruling that a transfer, if that happens, would require prior approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, a division of the US Department of Transport, led by former Mayor Charlotte Anthony Foxx, who resigned from the matter.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport remains under the control of the city after reigning October 13, 2014 at Mecklenburg Superior Court. Judge Robert Ervin ruled in favor of the city, saying that the state ignored the need to obtain a federal operating certificate before taking over the airport from the city.
It was later revealed that the urge to transfer airport control from the hands of the city was motivated in part by reports of a federal investigation into public corruption in Charlotte. The inquiry eventually resulted in Mayor Patrick Cannon being arrested (and ultimately pleading guilty) on public corruption charges.
Construction and Expansion
On the morning of November 20, 2008, the runway 18R/36L was runway number 18C/36C in anticipation for the preparation of a new third parallel runway commissioning, which would bring the 18R/36L designation upon opening. The runway opens January 6, 2010. The cost for the runway and taxiways is $ 325 million, with the federal government paying $ 124 million and the remainder funded by a $ 3. passenger facility fee. The new platform was originally certified for the visual approach alone, but on February 11, 2010, approved for instrument approach as well. Construction of the runway also requires changing the route of some roads around the airport. Under this plan, a new exchange at I-485 outerbelt is planned to connect airports and other relocation roads.
In November 2013, the airport released plans for the largest expansion in its history. Part of this plan was integrated into the CLT 2015 project bundle, and the others came to be known as the "CLT Goals" plan. This will improve some concourse, add an additional food court and several new parking decks. The project aims to help the airport in tackling the increase in passengers at the airport in recent years. The plan was to extend the terminal lobby to the north, build a fifth runway, and at that time included a plan for a new international terminal. The new runway will be built between existing runways 18R/36L and 18C/36C, and at 12,000 feet, the new runway will be the longest in Charlotte to date. Officials hope to begin construction on the runway by 2020.
On September 28, 2010, construction began on the expansion of 60,000 square feet (5,574 m 2 ) to the east side of the existing terminal lobby. The first phase of the terminal expansion officially opened on June 29, 2012 connects the terminal lobby directly to Concourse E, adding a fifth security checkpoint, and additional lobbying and baggage checks. The second phase completed in March 2013 adds an office for the US Customs and Border Protection and TSA, and expands the space for baggage arrival claims. Upon completion, CLT now has 5 security checkpoints and 20 total security check points.
Packages "Destination CLT"
Starting in November 2013, the airport began studying expansions to airports and terminals. The results of this study, together with other plans by the Department of Aviation, result in a "CLT Destination plan" and an updated Airport Area Plan that will take the airport until 2035. This plan incorporates unfinished projects in "CLT 2015", and adds a vision overall for planned airport growth. These plans represent the total planned $ 2.5 billion investment. The planned expansion includes new terminal side streets and driveways, expanding the remaining terminal lobby, adding gates to Concourse A, B, C, and E, establishing new food courts, renovating Concourse, B, and C, and building long-anticipated Four Parallel Base.
On May 4, 2015, airport officials officially announced the completion of the "CLT 2015" plan, and initiated development under the "CLT Goals" plan. The first project to be started is a new terminal side road. The new road will have two levels with a total of 16 lines, 8 at each level for each arrival and departure. The road is also being built further from the existing terminal lobby, to allow other projects to expand the lobby area to the north. The Pedestrian tunnel will be built to connect Level 1 of the Car Clock and Rental Car Deck, for future terminal expansions. The road is expected to be completed by 2018.
The airport broke out in Phase I of the new Concourse A North on 29 February 2016. The concourse was originally planned as a separate satellite terminal for international flights, but the airport later found additional domestic gates required more than international capacity. This first phase is expected to open in Spring 2018 and includes tearing down old individual rental car buildings, closing the Cell Phone Parking Lot surplus north of Terminal A road, expanding roads and taxiways, and building 9 new gateways. The second phase will add 16 more gates to the concourse, predicted to be opened by 2022. Both expansions are estimated to amount to $ 500 million, financed by airport income bonds and the cost of future passenger facilities.
With the original part of the current terminal built in 1982, and officials feel the terminal needs to be refreshed. The $ 55 million remodeling project begins in Autumn 2016, beginning with Concourse A, which is scheduled to proceed later to B, and last C. Airport plans to remove the carpet and replace it with a patio, install a new wall finish, new LED lighting and repair other cosmetics. The renovation project is expected to be completed by 2019. Then the plan will add 10-12 gates to Concourse C by 2024, and 8-10 gates to Concourse B in 2026.
The Eastside Expansion Phase II terminal begins in 2016 and intends to add 51,000 square feet (4,738 m 2 ) in 3rd floor space to the airport terminal between Concourses D and E. The project will add another food court for the safe side terminals, expanding concession areas in pre-security areas, increasing the movement of passengers between Concourse E to the entire airport, adding Mother's Room, and 12,000 square feet (1,114 m 2 ) of future office space. It is scheduled to be completed in Summer 2018.
Parking
The parking options at Charlotte Douglas have improved in recent years. There are two decks of new Daily Parking established since 2005, providing nearly 6,000 additional parking spaces for the traveling community. There are also four Long Term Lots, with Long Term 1 and 2, the main parking lot, contributing a combined 6,500 spaces. In addition, there are many North North (formerly Remote), that is between Daily and Long Term lots, with about 1,500 spaces. A new $ 40 million Parking Parking Deck, which uses Post Armament Concrete for every 250,000 square foot level (23,000 m 2 ), has been opened. The airport has been aligned with a customer service program called SmartPark, which allows customers to call a 24 hour hotline to receive updates on parking conditions. The airport also has valet parking which provides vehicle washing, detailing, and even a painless dent removal service at an additional cost.
In November 2014, the airport opened its jetty parking deck adjacent to the new terminal. This deck provides 4,000 public parking spaces on levels 4 to 7. 3,000 spaces on levels 1 to 3 dedicated to rental cars. The opening of this new deck allows for the future redevelopment of many rental cars with new buildings.
All lots except the clock deck can only be reached from the terminal via the shuttle. Business Valet takes outside Concourse D at Departure level. All other freight rides are at the Arrival level in zone B and zone D. The daily deck has a shuttle that makes one stop for both decks. Long Term 1 is shared with the Northern Daily and stops at a written bus stop. Long Term 2 and 3 share the shuttle and also stop at the double decker bus stop.
In July 2012, the parking lot outside the hotel called Park n Go was opened on Scott Futrell Drive.
Parking fees at the hotel are as follows:
- Long Term (Lots 1-4): $ 7/day (effective 9 Sep 2016)
- North Lot Daily: $ 8/day
- Daily Deck (East and West): $ 10/day
- Business Valet Decks: $ 14/Day
- Clock Deck: $ 20/day (first hour free; $ 1 per 30 minutes thereafter, $ 20/day max)
- Curbside Valet: $ 35/day (effective 9 Sep 2016)
The Overlook
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of the few airports in the United States with a public viewing area. Here, visitors can watch planes taking off, land, and taxi to and from the 18C/36C runway. It is credited with having one of the best airport sights in the United States.
Carolinas Aviation Museum
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of the world's few major "hub" airports with an aviation museum located in the field. The museum, founded in 1992, has a collection of over 50 aircraft, including DC-3 painted with Piedmont Airlines livery. The museum also has a flight library with over 9,000 volumes and a vast collection of photography. Rare aircraft in the collection include one of two existing Skystreak Douglas D-558 aircraft and the second (and oldest surviving) Harrier in the US, used as a test aircraft and collecting over 5,000 flight hours.
In January 2011, the museum acquired N106US, the US Airways Airbus A320 was disposed of by captain Chesley Sullenberger as US Airways 1549 Flight on the Hudson River on January 15, 2009. The aircraft, which was delivered on June 10, 2011, is about 35 years younger than other commercial aircraft which is on display in the museum.
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Concourse
- Concourse A
- Concourse A has 12 gates and is the only road unused by America. It is used by Air Canada, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, United and Via Air. Opened in 1986.
Concourse A North
- Originally planned as a separate terminal for expanded international services, the airport broke out on 29 February 2016 in a new concourse that extends northward from Concourse A. This expansion is planned in two phases, with the first addition of 9 new gateways scheduled for opens Spring 2018, and the second phase begins in 2020 to add 16 additional gates.
- Concourse B
- Concourse B has 16 gates and is used for American flights. The terminal was opened in 1982.
- Concourse C
- Concourse C has 18 gates and is used for American flights. It is also used for self-operated American Eagle flights by Republic Airlines.
- Concourse D
- Concourse D has 13 gates and serves as an international concourse. All international arrivals without customs duties are handled at this facility. Also, America operates several domestic flights from this concourse. It is also used by Lufthansa. Opened in 1990.
- Concourse E
Concourse E has 38 gates and is fully used for American Eagle flights, operating just over 340 flights per day (making it the largest express operation in the world). It opened in 2002. Gates E1 to E3 are available for every airline to use. Airline Lounge
Admirals Club: Concourse B dan C/D connector USO Lounge: Atrium
There is an additional US Airways Club located at Concourse D, which is closed due to cost cuts on US Airways. British Airways also operates a lounge in the Main Atrium, which becomes USO Lounge after they cancel service to Charlotte.
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Airlines and destinations
Passenger
Cargo
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Statistics
Top destinations
Annual traffic
Enplanements and annual deplanement at Charlotte Airport.
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Lighten airport
- Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport
- Concord Regional Airport
- Rock Hill Town Airport
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Ground Transport
- Sprinter Enhanced Bus Service (City Bus - See below)
- Taxi
- Hotel Shuttles
- Car Hire
CATS 'Sprinter Enhanced Bus Service connects the airport to downtown Charlotte Transportation Center (this route used to be known as "Route 5-Airport"). It arrives and departs in front of Claim Z Luggage Claim on a commercial line, and is easily identified by the green livery and the "Sprinter" sticker.
This service is operated from the airport every 20 minutes Monday-Friday from 05:50 to 19:00; After 19:00, service is offered every 30 minutes until 12:02. On Saturdays and Sundays Sprinter operates from the airport every hour from 6 am to 8 am, every half hour from 8 am to 9 pm, and every hour from 9 pm to 1 am. The travel time from the airport to the city center is approximately 20 minutes (depending on traffic conditions), at a one-way cost of $ 2.20, similar to all local routes in the CATS system. View Sprinter Schedule for more detailed schedule and route information (click the link and select 'Route 5-Airport').
Consolidated Car Rental Facilities
The following companies operate from within the Car Rental Facility: Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National.
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Military facilities
Charlotte Air National Guard Base
As a combined civilian-military facility, this airport is home to Charlotte Air National Base Guard (Charlotte ANGB) and its parent unit, Airlift Wing 145 (145 AW) from the North Carolina National Air Guard, located in the military area on the east side of the airport. As an Air National Guard organization in the US Air Force, the federal mission of 145 AW is air transport by aircraft and is operationally acquired by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). 145 AW consists of over 300 full time and over 1000 traditional part-time military personnel, operating and maintaining C-130 Hercules aircraft to support combat commanders worldwide or as directed by higher authorities. The country's mission is to respond to requirements, usually from humanitarian or disaster relief, as identified by the Governor of North Carolina. The C-130H 145 AW aircraft can also be equipped with a Modular Airborne Fire Extinguishing System (MAFFS), enabling them to release large amounts of Phos-Chek, water-based fire retarder, at low altitudes. In this capacity, 145 AW is one of the selected groups of units of the National Air Guard and C-130 Air Force Reserve which, under the direction of US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), can deploy and provide military support to civilian authorities throughout the United States in combat forest fires and forest fires.
Charlotte ANGB also manages USAF Aircraft and Fire Rescue (ARFF) units, emergency vehicles, and associated fire stations/stations at the installation, providing airports with additional crash/fire/rescue (CFR) capabilities that can add to the airport itself. civil ARFF organization.
USO
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is also the location of USO NC (United Service Organization of North Carolina) Travel Center, which serves as an airport lounge for military personnel (including veterans) and their families. Managed by volunteers, the centers offer comfortable chairs, books, magazines, television, movies, video games, play areas for children, and drinks. Internet and phone use are free.
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Accidents and incidents
- On September 11, 1974, Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 fell on the final approach on the way from Charleston, SC. The NTSB determines that the probable cause of an accident is the "lack of awareness of the heights" of the pilot at critical points during the approach. Of the 82 people in it, only 13 survived the collisions and fires; three of them died within a month after the accident.
- On October 25, 1986, Flight Piedmont Airlines 467 stormed the runway, damaging the aircraft that could not be repaired. Of the 119 people in it, 3 passengers suffered serious injuries, and 3 crew members and 28 passengers suffered minor injuries in the incident. No casualties. The NTSB report was released, it was concluded that "the crew's coordination was deficient due to the failure of the first officer to call the captain's attention to aspects of the approach that were inconsistent with Piedmont's operating procedures."
- On January 19, 1988, Canada's De Havilland Canada Air Cargo DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 (N996SA), on the flight from Erie, Pennsylvania, dropped below the glide path as it approached, collided with a tree and hit the ground 1.6 km away from airport. The accident was caused by a pilot's mistake. The pilot was killed. No one else on board.
- On July 2, 1994, USAir Flight 1016, originally from Columbia, South Carolina, crashed in a residential area with an approach, killing 37. The DC-9 collision was associated with a windshear during a lightning storm.
- On January 8, 2003, US Airways Express Flight 5481 crashed during takeoff while en route to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, killing 21 people in it. The flight is operated by Air Midwest, an independent carrier operating under the US Airways Express codesharing agreement.
- On May 29, 2009, runway runway 18L broke out between US Airways Express Flight 2390, CRJ-200, and Pilot's PC-12 turbatus flight. While Flight 2390 is in the process of takeoff roll, the general flight planes are instructed to rise to the position and hold on the same runway for the departure of the intersection. The planes come within 10 feet of each other. No injuries.
- On February 15, 2017, American Eagle Flight 5320 to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport hit a deer on take-off from a central runway 36. Bombardier CRJ700 was forced to turn and cancel flights. The plane could be seen following the steam stream from the right wing as it spun back to the ground. Officials said there was a fuel leak, and the crew sprayed the plane with foam. No injuries.
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References
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External links
- Official website
- "Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)" (PDF) . at the North Carolina DOT airport guide
- FAA Airport Chart Ã, (PDF) , effective June 21, 2018
- FAA Terminal Procedure for CLT, valid June 21, 2018
- Resources for this airport:
- AirNav airport information for KCLT
- ASN accident history for CLT
- FlightAware airport information and direct flight trackers
- NOAA/NWS latest weather observations
- SkyVector aeronautics graph for KCLT
- Current CLT FAA delay information
- AC-U-KWIK Information for KCLT
Source of the article : Wikipedia
Airline Lounge
Admirals Club: Concourse B dan C/D connector USO Lounge: Atrium
There is an additional US Airways Club located at Concourse D, which is closed due to cost cuts on US Airways. British Airways also operates a lounge in the Main Atrium, which becomes USO Lounge after they cancel service to Charlotte.
Airlines and destinations
Passenger
Cargo
Statistics
Top destinations
Annual traffic
Enplanements and annual deplanement at Charlotte Airport.
Lighten airport
- Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport
- Concord Regional Airport
- Rock Hill Town Airport
Ground Transport
- Sprinter Enhanced Bus Service (City Bus - See below)
- Taxi
- Hotel Shuttles
- Car Hire
CATS 'Sprinter Enhanced Bus Service connects the airport to downtown Charlotte Transportation Center (this route used to be known as "Route 5-Airport"). It arrives and departs in front of Claim Z Luggage Claim on a commercial line, and is easily identified by the green livery and the "Sprinter" sticker.
This service is operated from the airport every 20 minutes Monday-Friday from 05:50 to 19:00; After 19:00, service is offered every 30 minutes until 12:02. On Saturdays and Sundays Sprinter operates from the airport every hour from 6 am to 8 am, every half hour from 8 am to 9 pm, and every hour from 9 pm to 1 am. The travel time from the airport to the city center is approximately 20 minutes (depending on traffic conditions), at a one-way cost of $ 2.20, similar to all local routes in the CATS system. View Sprinter Schedule for more detailed schedule and route information (click the link and select 'Route 5-Airport').
Consolidated Car Rental Facilities
The following companies operate from within the Car Rental Facility: Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National.
Military facilities
Charlotte Air National Guard Base
As a combined civilian-military facility, this airport is home to Charlotte Air National Base Guard (Charlotte ANGB) and its parent unit, Airlift Wing 145 (145 AW) from the North Carolina National Air Guard, located in the military area on the east side of the airport. As an Air National Guard organization in the US Air Force, the federal mission of 145 AW is air transport by aircraft and is operationally acquired by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). 145 AW consists of over 300 full time and over 1000 traditional part-time military personnel, operating and maintaining C-130 Hercules aircraft to support combat commanders worldwide or as directed by higher authorities. The country's mission is to respond to requirements, usually from humanitarian or disaster relief, as identified by the Governor of North Carolina. The C-130H 145 AW aircraft can also be equipped with a Modular Airborne Fire Extinguishing System (MAFFS), enabling them to release large amounts of Phos-Chek, water-based fire retarder, at low altitudes. In this capacity, 145 AW is one of the selected groups of units of the National Air Guard and C-130 Air Force Reserve which, under the direction of US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), can deploy and provide military support to civilian authorities throughout the United States in combat forest fires and forest fires.
Charlotte ANGB also manages USAF Aircraft and Fire Rescue (ARFF) units, emergency vehicles, and associated fire stations/stations at the installation, providing airports with additional crash/fire/rescue (CFR) capabilities that can add to the airport itself. civil ARFF organization.
USO
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is also the location of USO NC (United Service Organization of North Carolina) Travel Center, which serves as an airport lounge for military personnel (including veterans) and their families. Managed by volunteers, the centers offer comfortable chairs, books, magazines, television, movies, video games, play areas for children, and drinks. Internet and phone use are free.
Accidents and incidents
- On September 11, 1974, Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 fell on the final approach on the way from Charleston, SC. The NTSB determines that the probable cause of an accident is the "lack of awareness of the heights" of the pilot at critical points during the approach. Of the 82 people in it, only 13 survived the collisions and fires; three of them died within a month after the accident.
- On October 25, 1986, Flight Piedmont Airlines 467 stormed the runway, damaging the aircraft that could not be repaired. Of the 119 people in it, 3 passengers suffered serious injuries, and 3 crew members and 28 passengers suffered minor injuries in the incident. No casualties. The NTSB report was released, it was concluded that "the crew's coordination was deficient due to the failure of the first officer to call the captain's attention to aspects of the approach that were inconsistent with Piedmont's operating procedures."
- On January 19, 1988, Canada's De Havilland Canada Air Cargo DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 (N996SA), on the flight from Erie, Pennsylvania, dropped below the glide path as it approached, collided with a tree and hit the ground 1.6 km away from airport. The accident was caused by a pilot's mistake. The pilot was killed. No one else on board.
- On July 2, 1994, USAir Flight 1016, originally from Columbia, South Carolina, crashed in a residential area with an approach, killing 37. The DC-9 collision was associated with a windshear during a lightning storm.
- On January 8, 2003, US Airways Express Flight 5481 crashed during takeoff while en route to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, killing 21 people in it. The flight is operated by Air Midwest, an independent carrier operating under the US Airways Express codesharing agreement.
- On May 29, 2009, runway runway 18L broke out between US Airways Express Flight 2390, CRJ-200, and Pilot's PC-12 turbatus flight. While Flight 2390 is in the process of takeoff roll, the general flight planes are instructed to rise to the position and hold on the same runway for the departure of the intersection. The planes come within 10 feet of each other. No injuries.
- On February 15, 2017, American Eagle Flight 5320 to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport hit a deer on take-off from a central runway 36. Bombardier CRJ700 was forced to turn and cancel flights. The plane could be seen following the steam stream from the right wing as it spun back to the ground. Officials said there was a fuel leak, and the crew sprayed the plane with foam. No injuries.
References
External links
- Official website
- "Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)" (PDF) . at the North Carolina DOT airport guide
- FAA Airport Chart Ã, (PDF) , effective June 21, 2018
- FAA Terminal Procedure for CLT, valid June 21, 2018
- Resources for this airport:
- AirNav airport information for KCLT
- ASN accident history for CLT
- FlightAware airport information and direct flight trackers
- NOAA/NWS latest weather observations
- SkyVector aeronautics graph for KCLT
- Current CLT FAA delay information
- AC-U-KWIK Information for KCLT
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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