A new Charlotte airport overlook is planned on Marshall Drive just west of the current overlook location. The new location will have many new features, including:
- Views of Runway 18C/36C and future fourth parallel runway
- Picnic tables and benches
- Paved parking for 145 vehicles
- LED lighting in parking lot and pedestrian areas
- Shaded areas featuring trees and sails
- Restrooms with baby changing stations
- Pet relief areas
- Bicycle rack
- Two age-specific playgrounds
- Expanded food truck staging area with 10 covered picnic tables
- Bus staging area
- Static aircraft display
- Exhibits featuring Carolinas aviation history
The new Overlook will also include a dedicated memorial for USAir Flight 1016. This is all pending Charlotte City Council approval.If approved, the new overlook should be in place by spring or early summer 2024.
