— Airport Guide
Flying Through Charlotte Airport With Your Pet
Everything you need to know about pet relief areas, terminal maps, TSA screening, and pet travel tips at Charlotte International Airport.
Charlotte Airport at a Glance
✈ Airport Code
CLT
👥Annual Passengers
53M+
🐾Pet Relief Areas
3 Outside Terminal, 4 Inside Terminal
🕐Open 24 Hours
Yes
🌐Official Airport Site
🗺️Terminal Maps
Flying With Your Pet Through Charlotte - Quick Tips
- Arrive 30 minutes earlier than usual
- Visit a relief area before security. .
- Keep vaccination records handy
- Bring extra waste bags
- Confirm airline pet policies before travel
Navigating Security With Your Pet
At CLT, pets must be removed from carriers before TSA screening. Carry your pet through the metal detector while the carrier goes through the X-ray machine. Leashes and harnesses should remain secured whenever possible.
Pet Relief Areas
The Charlotte airport has four exterior and seven interior pet relief areas.
Outdoor Relief Areas
- Baggage Claim Curbside
- Baggage Claim near Carrousel 3
- Baggage Claim near Carrousel 7
Indoor Relief Areas
- Concourse A Connector (between Gates A1-A13 and A21-A29)
- Concourse E near Gate E36
- Corner of Concourses D and E across from Checkpoint 3
- D/E Connector near Exit
Features
✓ Open 24 Hours
✓ ADA Accessible
Official Charlotte Airport Resources
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