Charlotte Air National Guard Base, North Carolina (2026)

Charlotte Air National Guard Base is located at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, situated approximately six miles west of the Charlotte central business district. The United States Army Air Forces established the facility as Charlotte Air Base in early 1941, later renaming it Morris Field following the attack on Pearl Harbor. During this period, the Third Air Force utilized the airfield for antisubmarine patrols and training. The United States military invested more than $5 million in airfield improvements before returning the facility to the City of Charlotte in 1946.

The base currently operates as part of a commercial-civil-military facility on a site encompassing 5,558 acres. It hosts the 145th Airlift Wing of the North Carolina Air National Guard, which serves as the host unit for the installation. The wing conducts airlift missions as its primary operational role.

Infrastructure at the base is integrated with the larger airport environment, which includes a dedicated military area for the 145th Airlift Wing. The facility supports the wing's specialized requirements within the joint-use airfield. Static aeronautical displays at the airport complex include a restored F-4 Phantom II located at a public viewing area.

Operating Country	🇺🇸 United States
Location	🇺🇸 United States
Status	Active
Usage	Dual
Year built	1935
Operating Organization	US Air National Guard
Units & aircraft	145th Airlift Wing

Coordinates	35.2139°N, -80.9431°E
Elevation	228 m (748 ft)
IATA code	CLT
ICAO code	KCLT
Runways	18L/36R · 2,645 m (8,678 ft) · Porous European Mix01R/19L · 3,048 m (10,000 ft) · Concrete01L/19R · 2,743 m (8,999 ft) · Concrete
Website	www.cltairport.com

Charlotte Air National Guard Base

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