History

Douglas Municipal Airport

government

Charlotte's municipal airfield, named for mayor Ben E. Douglas — today's Charlotte Douglas International.

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  1. 1954

    A new two-story passenger terminal opened at Charlotte's municipal airport, named for former mayor Ben Elbert Douglas Sr., as postwar commercial aviation expanded and jet-age travel came within reach of the public.

    Ben Elbert Douglas Sr.

    Source · checked 2026-08-15