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) | — | — |
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Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Oct 2: Kacey Musgraves
- Oct 3: Weezer, The Shins & Silversun Pickups
- Oct 6: NBA Preseason: Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn N…
- Oct 7: Olivia Rodrigo
- Oct 8: Olivia Rodrigo
- Oct 9: Phoebe Bridgers
- Oct 11: NBA Preseason: Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee …
- Oct 13: Jonas Brothers
When events at Spectrum Center happen
- 21 of 89 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Fridays; 48 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 62 of 86 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.
- Brooklyn Nets, next here Tue, Oct 6
- Milwaukee Bucks, next here Sun, Oct 11
- Atlanta Hawks, next here Fri, Oct 23
- Miami Heat, next here Sat, Oct 24
- Washington Wizards, next here Mon, Oct 26
- Philadelphia 76ers, next here Sat, Oct 31
- Detroit Pistons, next here Mon, Nov 2
- Boston Celtics, next here Fri, Nov 6
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?
62 of the 86 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
