1 long-term parking lot already full at Charlotte’s airport on Tuesday night

One of the long-term parking lots at Charlotte Douglas International Airport was reported full on Tuesday night with the Thanksgiving travel rush underway.

Long Term Lot 1 was full, while all other long-term and other lots had spaces available, including the Hourly and Daily parking decks and business valet.

Parking will be in high demand through Sunday, the airport said. Charlotte Douglas has added more than 1,700 parking spaces to Long Term Lot 2 this year. Long-term parking typically reaches capacity first. Visit parking.charlotteairport.com to view the airport’s real-time parking map or call 704-359-5555 to hear the latest parking conditions.

Drivers are encouraged to use the Hourly Deck for picking up and dropping off passengers. It’s steps from the terminal, and the first hour is free.

CLT’s newly relocated Cell Phone Lot is another option for picking up family and friends. Drivers may enter the lot directly off Josh Birmingham Parkway. The 150-space lot has one center aisle, making it easy to enter and exit. The new location is adjacent to Long Term Lot 1 and allows drivers direct access to the terminal via Josh Birmingham Parkway.

The Charlotte Observer will update airport parking and Charlotte area road conditions throughout the holiday. Check back for updates.

This story was originally published November 21, 2017 at 10:26 PM with the headline "1 long-term parking lot already full at Charlotte’s airport on Tuesday night."