City council to vote on de-icing services at Charlotte Douglas Airport

Joe Bruno

June 22, 2024 at 11:17 AM

While the weather may be hot right now, Charlotte City Council is thinking about the cold.

On Monday, council members are expected to vote on a $3.4 million extension company that would provide de-icing services at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

ALSO READ: New technology could ease travel troubles at Charlotte Douglas Airport

De-icing has taken place at the airport previously.

The city said a new de-icing pad is expected to launch this October.

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