What's the busiest hour for departures at CLT?

Departures from Charlotte Douglas International Airport peak at 11:00 local time, averaging 82.1 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of CLT?

The quietest hour with regular service is 02:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

How long are security wait times at CLT?

Average weekday security wait at Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 4 minutes, and weekend wait is 6 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.

Which airline operates the most flights from CLT?

American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with 22375 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from CLT?

New York (LGA) is the most-flown destination, with 503 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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CLT Airport - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte, United States. Departures peak at 11:00 local, averaging 82.1 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-07-02. Schedule coverage: 38 days observed.

Peak departure hour

11:00

82.1 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

02:00

1 flights/hr

Avg weekday wait

4 min

Security

Avg weekend wait

6 min

Security

Traffic score

67/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 737 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 21:00 local (77.6 flights/hr). Total: 735.6 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. American Airlines (AA) 22,375
2. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 1,051
3. United Airlines, (UA) 627
4. Frontier Airlines, (F9) 374
5. Southwest Airlines (WN) 343

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 New York (LGA) 503
2. 🇺🇸 Chicago (ORD) 492
3. 🇺🇸 Atlanta (ATL) 467
4. 🇺🇸 Orlando (MCO) 434
5. 🇺🇸 Boston (BOS) 412

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at CLT?: Departures from Charlotte Douglas International Airport peak at 11:00 local time, averaging 82.1 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of CLT?: The quietest hour with regular service is 02:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
How long are security wait times at CLT?: Average weekday security wait at Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 4 minutes, and weekend wait is 6 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.
Which airline operates the most flights from CLT?: American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with 22375 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from CLT?: New York (LGA) is the most-flown destination, with 503 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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