Flying in
Airports near Spectrum Center
The closest airport to Spectrum Center is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 5.8 miles away in a straight line.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Spectrum Center. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Large airport | 5.8 mi (9.4 km) | None | Most Charlotte events |
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Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Nov 9: Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Nov 14: John Summit
- Nov 18: Doja Cat & Latto
- Nov 19: Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
- Nov 20: Rush
- Nov 22: Rush
- Nov 23: Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
- Nov 25: NBA Cup: Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls
When events at Spectrum Center happen
- 18 of 72 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026) are on Fridays; 41 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 48 of 69 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Charlotte Hornets (NBA) play here; see every NBA arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Spectrum Center is the 9th closest to its first airport (5.8 mi; league median 7.6 mi).
Teams visiting Spectrum Center
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Cleveland Cavaliers, next here Mon, Nov 9
- Memphis Grizzlies, next here Mon, Nov 23
- Chicago Bulls, next here Wed, Nov 25
- West Virginia Mountaineers, next here Fri, Nov 27
- North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball, next here Fri, Nov 27
- West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball, next here Fri, Nov 27
- Brooklyn Nets, next here Sat, Nov 28
- Los Angeles Clippers, next here Wed, Dec 16
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
Which airport should I fly into for a Charlotte Hornets game?
CLT is the nearest airport we list, 5.8 miles away. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to Spectrum Center?
The closest airport to Spectrum Center is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 5.8 miles away in a straight line.
Can I book flights and Spectrum Center tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
How does Spectrum Center compare with other NBA arenas?
Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Spectrum Center is the 9th closest to its first airport (5.8 miles; the league median is 7.6 miles).
What time do events at Spectrum Center usually start?
48 of the 69 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
