Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has officially implemented a new Airport Premises Access policy. The policy did not require the approval of Charlotte City Council. It dictates who is allowed to be on airport property and was put in place in response to a growing number of people experiencing homelessness inside the terminal.
The new policy applies to the terminal building, hourly deck and all adjacent roads, sidewalks and areas. It says access to the airport is restricted to only those who have a business purpose. The airport defines a business purpose as ticketed passengers, people who provide assistance to or greet/drop off a ticketed passenger, CLT Badge holders, those with CLT-issued permits or passes, unbadged employees, contractors, vendors or invitees of CLT, CLT tenants, airlines or governmental agencies having jurisdiction over activities within the airport premises and individuals attending an organized tour and/or official event hosted or approved by CLT.
According to the policy, violations may result in temporary or permanent removal from the airport. The policy can be enforced by CLT employees or CMPD officers.