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id: c33550a070
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-09 22:58 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 23:36 EST
status: reported
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# Charlotte council approves airline lease at Douglas airport

Charlotte City Council approved a 10.5-year airline lease at Charlotte Douglas airport on Monday. WSOC-TV said it enables $2.1 billion in projects over the decade.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/charlotte/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Charlotte City Council](/charlotte/wiki/charlotte-city-council.md), [Charlotte Douglas International Airport](/charlotte/wiki/charlotte-douglas-international-airport.md)

## Coverage

- [WSOC-TV Channel 9 (ABC)](https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/charlotte-city-council-vote-21b-airport-expansion-plan/5LVOOBAG5BAEFH3Z2ZWSMB3JNQ/), 2026-11-09 22:58 EST: Charlotte City Council approves $2.1B airport expansion plan
- [WBTV (CBS)](https://www.wbtv.com/2026/11/10/charlotte-city-council-passes-airport-lease-agreement-8-2/), 2026-11-09 23:36 EST: Charlotte City Council passes airport lease agreement 8-2

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