Charlotte/Douglas Intl Airport: Wildlife Strikes
3,782 reported strikes · 120 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Charlotte, US · 35.214, -80.943
Species struck most often
- Chimney swift189
- Mourning dove172
- Barn swallow102
- Killdeer93
- American robin91
- Rock pigeon82
- Microbats82
- European starling75
Notable strikes
- 2015-12-22 · CRJ100/200 · Coyote · Substantial
Flt crew reported seeing one coyote on RWY 18r and possibly striking it on l./r. A/c taxied to gate w/o incident. Ops inspected arrival RWY and found the carcass of the one coyote near TWY w7 intxn. RWY closed for less than on her for cleanup of remains due…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.