I flew to CLT about 17 years ago, I saw runway 5/23 looks really bad shape pavement wasn't smooth. It was rough uneven pavement. I still don't know what is condition right now. I haven't been to CLT for a long time.
Cubsrule From United States of America, joined May 2004, 21217 posts, RR: 19 Reply 2, posted (8 years 8 months 2 weeks 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 1345 times:
As far as I know, 5-23 is still open. CLT is not an especially windy city, so the need for a crosswind runway is minimal, but if you spend enough time in CLT you will see it in use.
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Uswyjer From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 3, posted (8 years 8 months 2 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 1336 times:
I go to school in Charlotte, they use 23 when landing from the north, as it doesn't cross 18R they can use it fully, I think its to create separation, as I've rarely seen parallel approaches to 18L and R. I've landed on 23 a bunch of times and it doesn't feel too rough. 5 is used rarely though, I've been told they use it early in the morning especially with redeyes, but I haven't seen it personally.
N612ua From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 4, posted (8 years 8 months 2 weeks 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 1303 times:
The reason I was asking was that I remember reading somewhere that it was closed. I don't see planes landing there but I don't go to the lookout spot much.
Cubsrule From United States of America, joined May 2004, 21217 posts, RR: 19 Reply 5, posted (8 years 8 months 2 weeks 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 1256 times:
Of the 6 possible apporaches/takeoffs, the 5 takeoff/23 landing probably involves the least required low altitude flying over residential areas, so I would expect to see that more at night. Since 18R-36L is probably the preferred runway at the airport and 5-23 does not cross it, you will see dual north approaches to 18R and 23, as has already been pointed out. IIRC, there are some pretty heavy restrictions on landing on 5 while 18R-36L is active.
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Rdube90pilot From United States of America, joined Jun 2004, 63 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (8 years 8 months 2 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 1217 times:
We use 23 70% of the time and 18L/36R the rest. We fly to CLT 3-4 times a week.
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