Flights appear to be back on schedule at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, following afternoon storms. Earlier in the afternoon, airport officials and the FAA reported delays of 15 to 30 minutes.
By 8 p.m. Saturday, the FAA reported there were no more delays in Charlotte. Across the nation, the only delay Saturday evening was at Newark International in New Jersey. The FAA reports the delays in Newark are 31-45 minutes for departures, and 15 minutes or less for arrivals.
That's good news for people flying into Charlotte for the Democratic National Convention. Officials told WBTV, they anticipated 12,600 people arriving in Charlotte Saturday, another 11,000 arriving Sunday, September 2 and an additional 15,000 people flying into Charlotte on Labor Day.
Between 350-400 taxis are on site to accommodate the travelers, more than double the daily use. Alternate traffic routes have been placed in and around the airport, with approximately 25 electronic message boards to help drivers along the way.
The Cell Phone Lot, where motorists can park and wait to pick up travelers, has been temporarily moved to 5535 Wilkinson Boulevard (across from Business Valet). The lot is accessible from Harlee Avenue through Monday, September 3.
Aviation Department, airlines and official Democratic National Convention volunteers will be located inside the terminal to assist travelers. The Airport Overlook will be closed through Labor Day.
WBTV will keep an eye on the status of flights and continue to update you as we learn more.
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