# Charlotte's New Runway Gets Smart Features

https://hackaday.com/2026/10/19/charlottes-new-runway-gets-a-digital-twin/

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is building a fourth parallel runway with smart features. It includes strain gauges to monitor structural loads. The new 10,000-foot runway will enhance capacity and operational resilience.

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Created: 2026-10-23T21:47:57.336957+00:00

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