The TLE Project: Building An Airport Fit for the Queen

Step inside one of the most ambitious projects in Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s history. This film tells the story of the Terminal Lobby Expansion—a vision nearly two decades in the making. Completed in fall 2025, the expansion reshaped the heart of the Airport while enhancing capacity, modernizing infrastructure and honoring the Queen City’s regal namesake in unforgettable fashion. The TLE Project: Building an Airport Fit for the Queen captures the magnitude, complexity and transformation of one of the world’s busiest airports and serves as a historical record for this project. Thank you to the countless partners and individuals who shaped this lasting legacy and the millions of passengers we serve. For more information on the TLE, visit: https://www.cltairport.com/news/const...