The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) committed $290 million in Airport Improvement Programme (AIP) funding to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to assist with the development of its new fourth runway.
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.
“The FAA and the Biden-Harris Administration are committed to ensuring the safest and most stress-free experience for travellers possible,” said FAA Associate Administrator for Airports, Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E. “This fourth runway delivers on both – not only for travellers in and out of Charlotte but for those flying from the nearly 200 cities with routes to CLT.”
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.
“We are thrilled to receive this notable investment from the FAA,” said CLT Chief Executive Officer Haley Gentry. “The funding will enable the airport to continue progress on this crucial and nationally significant infrastructure project, boosting capacity and operational efficiency.”