Charlotte Douglas International Airport
CLT Airport Lounges: Centurion, Admirals Club and More
CLT has about a dozen places to sit down away from the gates, from airline clubs in Concourses A, B and D to Minute Suites that never close. CLT is a hub for American Airlines, which runs two Admirals Clubs plus Provisions. The Amex Centurion Lounge is on a mezzanine between Concourses D and E, and the Delta Sky Club is on the Concourse A mezzanine. Hours and prices change, so check each operator before you go.
Your options at a glance
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Intersection of Concourses D and E, mezzanine level (The Plaza upper level on CLT's map). Stairs and elevators nearby.
- Price
- Guests: $50 per adult, $30 per child aged 2 to 17 checked Oct. 10, 2026
- Hours
- 5:30 am to 10:30 pm
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Admirals Club at Gate B5 on CLT's terminal map, September 2026.
- Price
- One-Day Pass $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles checked Oct. 9, 2026
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Second Admirals Club. CLT's map places it in the D/E Connector and American describes it as Concourse C/D.
- Price
- One-Day Pass $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles checked Oct. 9, 2026
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Grab-and-go lounge at Gate A1 with drinks, snacks and sandwiches, plus an American Airlines customer service station.
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Mezzanine of Concourse A (Gate A35, upper level, on CLT's map). Opened December 18, 2024. Seats 246.
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Priority Pass lounge in the A Connector (CLT's map). Priority Pass says it is on the left just before Gates A22 and A21.
- Time
- 2.5 hours maximum
- Hours
- 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM (Priority Pass)
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Premium video game lounge. CLT's directory says near Gate E36, but CLT's September 2026 map lists E45.
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Priority Pass)
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Private suites past security in the Atrium near the food court. Open 24 hours. Showers booked separately.
- Hours
- 24 hours a day
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Private suites between Concourses D and E (CLT's map says The Plaza). Open 24 hours. Showers booked separately.
- Hours
- 24 hours a day
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Upper level of the Atrium. Free lounge for military ID card holders and their families.
Which CLT lounge fits you
Your ticket and your cards decide most of this. Here is the short version.
- Flying American: Admirals Club at Gate B5 or in the D/E Connector, plus Provisions by Admirals Club next to Gate A1.
- Flying Delta: the Delta Sky Club on the Concourse A mezzanine.
- Amex Platinum or Centurion access: the Centurion Lounge between Concourses D and E.
- Priority Pass: The Club CLT, Gameway and Be Relax Spa, plus Minute Suites.
- No membership: Minute Suites, which you can book by the hour.
- Military ID: the USO Lounge in the Atrium, free.
American Express Centurion Lounge
The Centurion Lounge is at the intersection of Concourses D and E, mezzanine level, according to the Centurion Lounge site. CLT's map places it on The Plaza upper level, and CLT's directory says to use the stairs to reach the third level. The directory also lists elevators near the lounge.
The Centurion Lounge site lists hours of 5:30 am to 10:30 pm. American Express lists premium food, spirits, beer and wine, showers, children's rooms, Wi-Fi and TVs, and says access is not guaranteed and depends on space. Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardmembers can enter within 3 hours of the departure on a same-day boarding pass. Guests cost $50 per adult and $30 per child aged 2 to 17 (checked October 10, 2026), and some cards include free guests. Children aged 2 to 17 pay the guest fee, and children under 2 are free with a lap infant boarding pass.
American Airlines Admirals Club and Provisions
CLT's terminal map places the Admirals Clubs at Gate B5 and in the D/E Connector. American describes the second one as Concourse C/D.
Provisions by Admirals Club is a grab-and-go lounge next to Gate A1 in Concourse A. CLT's directory describes drinks, snacks and sandwiches plus an American Airlines customer service station.
A One-Day Pass is $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles and is valid for 24 hours (American Airlines, October 6, 2026, checked October 9, 2026). Cardholders with an Admirals Club Globe or Citi Strata Elite pass can use one of their four passes each year. American does not publish hours for these clubs on the pages checked, so confirm them on aa.com.
American announced on October 6, 2026 that it will build an Admirals Club of more than 40,000 square feet on the atrium mezzanine. Construction begins this year and no opening date is given. The current clubs, including Provisions, stay open during construction.
Delta Sky Club
The Delta Sky Club is on the mezzanine of Concourse A, and CLT's map lists it at Gate A35 on the upper level. It opened on December 18, 2024. Delta says it has more than 14,000 square feet, seats 246 and has a large buffet, two beverage stations and a quiet space with six soundproof booths.
Delta says you can enter within 3 hours of your scheduled departure. Connecting travelers can enter any time before departure. You need a valid membership and a same-day boarding pass. Basic Economy fares do not get in. Members can bring guests for $50 or 5,000 miles each (Delta page read October 9, 2026). Opening hours are in the Fly Delta app.
The Club CLT, Gameway and Be Relax Spa
The Club CLT is in the A Connector, according to CLT's map. Priority Pass adds that it is on the left just before Gates A22 and A21. Priority Pass lists it open 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM with a 2.5 hour maximum stay, and entry starts 2.5 hours before departure. It may be at its seating limit between 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Children under 18 need an adult. CLT's directory lists one shower, private work pods and a full-service bar.
Gameway is a video game lounge in Concourse E, and Priority Pass lists it open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. CLT's directory says it is near Gate E36, while CLT's September 2026 terminal map lists E45. Check the interactive map when you get there.
Be Relax Spa has walk-in massages starting at 15 minutes in the A Connector and the D/E Connector. Priority Pass lists the Concourse A spa 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Minute Suites
Minute Suites has two locations past security: the Atrium near the food court and the D/E Connector between Concourses D and E. Both are open 24 hours a day, according to the company.
You can reserve from one hour, with extensions based on availability, and overnight stays at select locations. Both locations have showers, booked separately, with towels and toiletries. The company page lists no prices, so check booking.minutesuites.com.
CLT's terminal map lists the second location at The Plaza, while the company says D/E Connector. Both describe the area between Concourses D and E, so follow the signs.
USO Lounge for military travelers
The USO Lounge is on the upper level of the Atrium, up the stairways in the Atrium or the elevators near Concourse A and the D/E Connector. Active duty, reserve, National Guard and retired military ID card holders are welcome, along with their families. CLT says it has seating, a family room, a snack bar, computer stations and gaming systems, with internet and phones free of charge. CLT's page gives no opening hours, so check with USO North Carolina before you go.
Chase Sapphire, Capital One and Centurion cards
We found no Chase Sapphire Lounge at CLT.
Capital One says a new lounge is scheduled for arrival in Charlotte. It gave no terminal, hours or opening date on its guide, so do not plan around it yet.
For Amex cards, the Centurion Lounge is the lounge to use. Rules change by card, so check with American Express.
Prices and hours
The only day price we could confirm is the $79 Admirals Club One-Day Pass (see above). The Centurion Lounge charges $50 per adult guest and $30 per child (see above). Delta Sky Club guests cost $50 or 5,000 miles. Other operators list no daily price online. Prices and hours change often, so check the operator's page or app on the day you fly.
Questions travelers ask
Is there an Amex Centurion Lounge at CLT?
Yes. It is at the intersection of Concourses D and E, mezzanine level, open 5:30 am to 10:30 pm according to the Centurion Lounge site. Access depends on space. Guests cost $50 per adult and $30 per child (checked October 10, 2026).
Where is the Delta Sky Club at CLT?
It is on the mezzanine level of Concourse A. Delta opened it on December 18, 2024. Entry is within 3 hours of departure, and you need a boarding pass.
Where are the Admirals Clubs at CLT?
CLT's map places them at Gate B5 and in the D/E Connector, which American describes as Concourse C/D. Provisions by Admirals Club, a grab-and-go lounge, is next to Gate A1 in Concourse A.
Is a bigger Admirals Club coming to Charlotte?
American announced on October 6, 2026 an Admirals Club of more than 40,000 square feet on the atrium mezzanine. Construction begins this year and there is no opening date. The current clubs stay open during construction.
Does CLT have a Priority Pass lounge?
Priority Pass lists The Club CLT, Gameway, Be Relax Spa and two Minute Suites locations. Access rules and credits vary, so check the Priority Pass app.
Can I get a shower or nap at CLT?
Minute Suites has two locations, open 24 hours a day. Suites start at one hour and showers are booked separately. The Club CLT also lists a shower.
Is there a free lounge for military at CLT?
The USO Lounge is on the upper level of the Atrium. CLT says military ID card holders are always welcome, and internet and phones are free.
Is there a Chase Sapphire or Capital One lounge at CLT?
We found no Chase Sapphire Lounge at CLT. Capital One says a lounge is scheduled for arrival in Charlotte but gave no opening date.
How much is an Admirals Club day pass at CLT?
American lists a One-Day Pass at $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles, valid for 24 hours (checked October 9, 2026).
Where is The Club CLT?
In the A Connector, per CLT's map. Priority Pass says it is on the left just before Gates A22 and A21.
More at CLT
Sources and last check
Checked by our team on Oct. 9, 2026 against these official sources:
- CLT Shop, Dine & Relax directory
- CLT USO Lounge
- American Express: Centurion Lounge at CLT
- Delta News: Sky Club at CLT
- Delta Sky Club access
- American Airlines Newsroom: Provisions by Admirals Club
- American Airlines Newsroom: new Admirals Club in Charlotte
- Priority Pass: CLT lounges
- Minute Suites at Charlotte
- Capital One lounge guide
- CLT terminal map, September 2026
- American Airlines: new Admirals Club in Charlotte