Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) Charlotte · 3 checkpoints reporting · official airport feed

This page is currently backed by 3 live CLT checkpoint readings, so the terminal and checkpoint spread matters more than a single airport-wide average.

Always enter through the checkpoint closest to your gate: Checkpoint 1 for Concourse B, Checkpoint 2 for C, and Checkpoint 3 for D/E.

CLT is a massive American Airlines hub. Security volume is driven by 'banked' connection cycles (5-8 AM and late afternoon) rather than just local traffic.

There is no CLEAR at CLT, so PreCheck and Touchless ID are your only speed-up options.

Checkpoint 2 is your best bet for PreCheck. Checkpoint 1 is typically the most direct route for Concourses A and B.

The 'Atrium' serves as the central ticketing hub for all airlines, but your security choice should be dictated by your concourse, not your check-in desk.

American Airlines dominates CLT across almost all concourses; check your specific gate on the CLT app before choosing a checkpoint.

Delta, United, and Southwest typically operate from specific concourses, but concourse reach is long—plan for a 10-15 minute walk post-security.

CLT uses three independent checkpoints (1, 2, and 3). Checkpoint 2 is the primary hub for dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes.

Charlotte supports TSA PreCheck 'Touchless ID' for eligible American Airlines AAdvantage members—look for designated scanners to skip the standard document check.

The airport layout is a single terminal with five concourses (A-E), but security checkpoints are NOT interconnected post-security in a way that allows easy walking between all areas.