American Airlines Admirals Club (B)
Charlotte Douglas International · Charlotte
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
The only lounge in Concourse B. A hub club with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 250, runs a full bar, and has two shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 5:15 AM – 10:45 PM daily. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include Admirals Club and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
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Cards that get you in: AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard, Strata Elite.
Entry and guest policy
Members: immediate family or up to 2 guests (Single memberships: no guests). Business/first on a qualifying international itinerary: 1 guest. Day passes sold; a same-day AA or oneworld ticket is required.
Location & opening hours
Charlotte Douglas International · Concourse B · Near gate B3
Airside on Concourse B between gates B3 and B5, near the start of the concourse; take the escalator up from the concourse level.
- Opening hours
- 5:15 AM – 10:45 PM daily
- Local time · America/New York
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
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Quick answers
Who can get into American Airlines Admirals Club (B)?
American Airlines Admirals Club (B) lists access through Admirals Club and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Members: immediate family or up to 2 guests (Single memberships: no guests). Business/first on a qualifying international itinerary: 1 guest. Day passes sold; a same-day AA or oneworld ticket is required. Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.
What are the opening hours of American Airlines Admirals Club (B)?
American Airlines Admirals Club (B) is open 5:15 AM – 10:45 PM daily (local time, America/New York). Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.
Where is American Airlines Admirals Club (B)?
American Airlines Admirals Club (B) is in Concourse B at Charlotte Douglas International (CLT), near gate B3. Airside on Concourse B between gates B3 and B5, near the start of the concourse; take the escalator up from the concourse level.
Does American Airlines Admirals Club (B) have showers and a bar?
American Airlines Admirals Club (B) has 2 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 250.
How good is American Airlines Admirals Club (B)?
Lounge Frog rates American Airlines Admirals Club (B) 4.6 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Coverage
Lounge Frog guides, independent reporting, and primary sources for this lounge.
RoundupAmerican's lounge strategy in two buildings: a terrace club in Austin and a minimart with a barista at JFK
Construction on American's 12,000 sq ft Austin Admirals Club, its first with an outdoor terrace, is under way with a June 2027 target. At the other end of the scale, the grab-and-go Provisions format is heading to JFK.
RoundupAdmirals Club memberships now cost up to $1,400, and the $695 Citi card is the cheaper way in
RankingThe 12 best Admirals Clubs, ranked: 2026
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