Plane enthusiasts can win a chance for an up-close look at Charlotte Douglas Airport
Charlotte’s airport offers aviation enthusiasts a place to watch planes come and go at its overlook, but they now have a chance to get a little closer.
As a holiday giveaway, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is offering the opportunity to get on the actual runway and see how CLT works behind the scenes. The winner and their guest will be allowed to show off their experience by taking pictures of aircraft with the Airside Operations Team.
To enter the VIP Plane Spotter Giveaway, participants have to find a hidden QR code in a secret location at the CLT Overlook at 5130 Airport Overlook Drive.
Here’s a clue from the airport: “You may relax in this location after taking some shots of Runway 18/R/36L ...”
More on the giveaway
The contest ends at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 15, and the winner will be announced at noon on Christmas Day.
A winner and their guest must be 18 years of age or older, pass a background check and will need to live in North Carolina or South Carolina to participate in the VIP experience.
Additional information is available online at https://t.co/4lcHHe99c4.
About CLT airport
Charlotte Douglas is the seventh busiest airport in the world for arrivals and departures, according to the Airports Council International.
Charlotte’s airport, a hub for American Airlines, set a record of 53.4 million passengers last year — an 11.9% increase from 2022, according to ACI.
This story was originally published December 3, 2024 at 9:40 AM.
