No. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is a fully smoke-free terminal with no smoking after security. The only place you can light up is outside at the curb, kept at least 100 feet from terminal doorways.
CLT is one of the busiest hubs in the United States and the second-largest hub for American Airlines, with passengers moving between concourses A through E inside a single connected terminal.
Where to Smoke
Smoking at CLT is outdoor and landside only. Step outside the terminal to the curbside sidewalk and stand at least 100 feet away from any terminal doorway, the distance set by the official cltairport.com smoke-free policy.
The airside concourse smoking “porches” and outdoor decks that some travelers remember no longer exist or are not accessible to passengers today. There is no way to smoke once you are past security. To smoke you must leave the secure area, go out to the landside curb, and then re-clear the security checkpoint to return.
Vaping & Cannabis
Vaping and e-cigarettes are treated the same as cigarettes. They are banned throughout the terminal and are allowed only outdoors at the curb, 100 feet from doors. Cannabis is illegal under North Carolina law and is prohibited everywhere at the airport, indoors and out.
Summary table
| Area | Smoking | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor terminal | No | Entire terminal is smoke-free |
| After security / airside | No | Old concourse porches gone; not accessible today |
| Outdoor curbside | Yes | Landside only, at least 100 ft from terminal doors |
For US airport smoking rules and state-by-state vaping law, see our USA airport guide.