Charlotte Douglas International Airport liquid rules: 100 ml limit
Flying from Charlotte? The verdict, the airport's own wording and its source link are below. Checked 10 October 2026 against the airport's own website. Same rules for hand luggage and carry-on.
Charlotte Douglas follows the US TSA rule: liquids in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in a quart-size bag. CLT's security page says its checkpoints are operated by the TSA and refers passengers to the TSA for screening rules.
| Liquid container limit | 100 ml limit |
| Clear plastic bag needed | Yes (TSA rule) |
| Liquids can stay in your bag | Not stated |
| Laptops can stay in your bag | Not stated |
What this means at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- CLT's security page says all security checkpoints at CLT are operated by the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
- The page lists live checkpoint wait times, with Checkpoint 2 designated for TSA PreCheck, and says all concourses and gates are accessible from any checkpoint.
- For information about security screening the airport refers passengers to the TSA (phone, email, X and its website); it does not state liquid container sizes on the page we read.
- TSA rule: you may bring "a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag", each in travel-sized containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less; larger containers go in checked baggage.
- TSA lists two exemptions: medications, and infant and child nourishments.
- Any liquid or gel that alarms during screening needs additional screening (TSA).
- Check the rules at your destination and connecting airports too.
- Source for the TSA rule: Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels Rule | TSA.
Source: Security | Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Checked 10 October 2026.
Security rules are set by the airport, but your bag size is set by your airline. Check your bag against every airline here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the liquid rules at Charlotte Douglas Airport?
The TSA rule applies: containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in a quart-size bag. CLT's page refers passengers to the TSA for screening rules.
What are the liquid rules at Charlotte Douglas International Airport?
Charlotte Douglas follows the US TSA rule: liquids in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in a quart-size bag. CLT's security page says its checkpoints are operated by the TSA and refers passengers to the TSA for screening rules.
Are liquid rules the same at my destination airport?
Not always. Rules vary by airport, so check your destination and any connecting airports, including your return journey (GOV.UK).