The 15 American Express centurion lounges in the US

Centurion Lounges are American Express signature lounges that allow select premium American Express cardholders. Like any other lounge, Centurion Lounges offer high-speed WiFi, workspaces, premium food, and drinks. This article explores all 15 Centurion Lounges in the United States.

1 Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Location: Between Concourses D and E

• Mezzanine floor
• Near the central atrium
• Operating hours: 5:30 AM to 10:30 PM
• A fusion of ethnic and local flavors
• A wide variety of beverages and drinks

The American Airlines hub at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is home to the highly coveted Centurion Lounge, located on the mezzanine floor between concourses D and E. The lounge's southern-inspired modern cuisine will surely wow visitors. It also features abstract paintings by Amanda Moody, a local artist.

2 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Texas

Location: Terminal D

• Just opposite of Gate D12
• Connected with all terminals via the airport skytrain
• Operating hours: 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM
• Southwestern cuisine
• A wide variety of beverages and drinks

Another large hub for American Airlines features the Centurion Lounge just across from Gate D12 in the international terminal. Notably, the airport skytrain connects all terminals airside, increasing the lounge’s accessibility to a wider audience. The lounge offers southwestern cuisine by Dean Fearing, the chef at Fearing’s at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas.

3 Denver International Airport (DEN), Colorado

Location: Concourse C

• Mezzanine level
• Near Gate C46
• Accessible from Terminals A and B via skytrain
• Operating hours: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Italian and fusion cuisine
• A wide variety of beverages and drinks
• Chef’s live station
• A game room

Denver International Airport (DEN) is home to the Centurion Lounge in Concourse C by Gate C46. It features North Italian cuisine by Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, owner of Frasca Food and Wine, Tavernetta, and Sunday Vinyl. The airport Skytrain connects Terminals A and B to the concourse, offering greater accessibility. The lounge also features a live-action chef station and a game room.

4 George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), Houston, Texas

Location: Terminal D

• Upper level
• Near Gate D12
• Accessible via skytrain
• Operating hours: 6:00 AM to 09:30 PM
• Vegetable-forward cuisine
• A wide variety of beverages and drinks
• A health and wellness space

Located in Terminal D at Houston IAH, this lounge specializes in vegetarian dishes by chef Justin Yu, Theodore Rex's owner and a James Beard Award winner. The lounge partners with Calm, a meditation and wellness app, to offer a health and wellness space.

5 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas, Nevada

Location: Concourse D

• Opposite of Gate D1
• Accessible only from Terminals 1 and 3 via the transit system
• Operating hours: 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Ethnic and local flavors
• A wide variety of beverages and drinks

Opened in 2013, this is the first-ever Centurion Lounge. With the recent expansion, the lounge now offers over 13,400 square feet. It is located in Concourse D, opposite Gate D1, at Harry Reid Airport (LAS) in Vegas. Featuring ethnic and local flavors, the lounge offers a variety of chef’s favorites.

6 Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Georgia

Location: International Terminal Concourse E

• Near Gate E11
• Accessible from all terminals via the Plane Train
• Operating hours: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Local and fusion flavors
• A wide selection of beverages and drinks
• Indoor and outdoor (year-round) seating

Located at Concourse E of the International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, the lounge offers local and fusion flavors, including Mediterranean, Indian, and other favorites. It also has outdoor terraces on both sides, equipped with fans and heaters for year-round use.

7 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York City

Location: Terminal 4

• Only accessible to Terminals 4 passengers
• Operating hours: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• International cuisine from a Michelin-starred restaurant chef
• A wide selection of beverages and drinks

This lounge is located at Terminal 4 at JFK airport. It offers international cuisine from Michelin-starred restaurant chef Ignacio Mattis of Estela. In addition to a large selection of beverages, the lounge features a specialty coffee bar.

8 LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York City

Location: Terminal B

• Fourth level
• Post-security checkpoint
• Only accessible to Terminals B passengers m
• Operating hours: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM Sun - Fri, 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sat
• French-tinged, Indonesian-influenced cuisine
• A wide range of beverages and drinks

Located in Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport, the lounge offers French-inspired, Indonesian-influenced cuisine that will surely wow travelers during their time at the airport.

9 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), California

Location: Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT)

• TBIT is accessible airside to Terminals 4–8 by a terminal connector walkway and Terminals 2 and 3 by an airside bus
• No airside access from Terminal 1
• Operating hours: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• California cuisine
• A wide range of beverages and drinks
• Sunrise and moonrise rooms

Located at Tom Bradley International Terminal, the Centurion Lounge at LAX offers sunrise and moonrise rooms designed to reduce jet lag's effects. The lounge also serves local California cuisine by James Beard Outstanding Chef award winner, restaurateur, and cookbook author Nancy Silverton.

10 Miami International Airport (MIA), Florida

Location: Concourse D

• Fourth level
• Near Gate D12
• No airside access to other terminals
• Operating hours: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• International cuisine
• A wide variety of beverages and drinks
• Complimentary massages

Located near Gate D12 at Miami International Airport, this lounge offers international cuisine by James Beard Award-winning chef and celebrity Michelle Bernstein, as well as a wide selection of soft drinks and specialty beverages. Travelers can also enjoy complimentary 12-minute massages at the Exhale spa.

11 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Pennsylvania

Location: Terminal A West

• Near Gate A14
• Accessible from Terminals A East and Terminals B, C, and D via walkways and shuttles
• Operating hours: 6:30 AM to 08:00 PM
• Mediterranean and international cuisine
• A wide variety of beverages and drinks

Located in Terminal A, this Centurion Lounge features floor-to-ceiling glass windows, offering stunning views of the runway action. James Beard Award-winning chef-inspired Mediterranean and international cuisine delights travelers from all parts of the world. The lounge also offers specialty drinks and cocktails.

12 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Arizona

Location: Terminal 4

• Upper level
• Opposite to Gate B22
• No airside access from Terminal 3
• Operating hours: 6:00 AM to 09:00 PM
• Mexican cuisine
• A wide variety of beverages and drinks

At Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), the Centurion Lounge is located beside a sister lounge, the Escape Lounge, to handle the overflow of visitors at Centurion. It is common for both lounges to be pretty packed during peak seasons. Located in Terminal 4, across from Gate B22, the lounge offers Mexican cuisine by chef Robson of Gallo Blanco and Otro Café fame.

13 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington, D.C.

Location: Terminal 2

• Near B gates
• No airside access from Terminals 1
• Operating hours: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sun - Fri, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sat
• Mediterranean, Hawaiian, and Latin flavors
• A wide variety of beverages and drinks

The Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located at Terminal 2 beside B gates. Chef Ravi Kapur's menu features flavors of Indian, Hawaiian, and Mediterranean cuisines. Above the principal dining area, a meta-lighting fixture with 260 lanterns inspired by D.C.’s original circa 1791 boundary markers hangs.

14 San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California

Location: Terminal 3

• Adjacent Gates F1/F2
• Accessible from other terminals
• Operating hours: 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Hawaiian, Chinese, Indian cuisine
• A wide variety of beverages and drinks
• An impressive 16,000 square feet of space

The Centurion Lounge at SFO is located adjacent to gates F1/F2 with an impressive area of 16,000 square feet. James Beard Award-nominee chef Ravi Kapur shares his multicultural experiences through Hawaiian, Chinese, and Indian cuisine.

15 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Washington

Location: Central Terminal

• Mezzanine level
• Operating hours: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• International and local flavors
• A wide variety of beverages and drinks
• Artwork and scenic views of the Olympic Mountains

Located at the Central Terminal, the Centurion Lounge at Seattle Tacoma is filled with inspiring artwork by Haitian American artist Harold Caudio and jaw-dropping views of the Olympic Mountains. Chef Kristi Brown, owner and chef at Seattle-based restaurant Communion, brings local flavors to the international cuisine.