Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the primary airport for Atlanta, Georgia, and the nearby metropolitan region. Located nearly 10 miles from downtown Atlanta, the airport spans roughly 4,700 acres and is expected to serve 108.1 million travelers in 2024. It also serves as a key hub for Delta Air Lines and offers links to various locations throughout the United States and globally.

Atlanta Airport provides direct service to over 160 domestic destinations and over 80 international locations. Global links encompass cities throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. The airport supports extensive cargo operations and serves as a key transportation hub for the Southeast.

In response to ongoing passenger growth, ATL Airport is implementing various enhancement projects. Ongoing projects involve the expansion of Concourse D, modernization of the terminal, enhancements in transportation, and various infrastructure upgrades designed to boost capacity and enhance passenger amenities.

Atlanta International Airport features distinct terminals for Domestic and International flights, along with seven concourses accommodating passenger services. The Domestic Terminal encompasses Concourses T, A, B, C, and D, whereas the International Terminal links with Concourses E and F.

The terminals offer check-in zones, luggage claims, security screenings, boarding gates, dining options, retail stores, and additional traveler services. The Plane Train links the Domestic Terminal to all concourses and the International Terminal, simplifying travel for passengers within the airport. The airport offers maps and navigation assistance to aid travelers in finding gates and services within the terminal.

Atlanta Airport provides various transportation choices, such as MARTA buses and trains, taxis, rideshare services, shared-ride shuttles, rental cars, and hotel shuttles. The airport is linked to the Rental Car Center via the complimentary ATL SkyTrain. Further, passengers have the option to select from hourly, daily, economy, ParkATL Select, ATL West Deck, and Park-Ride parking choices. These are located close to both Domestic and International terminals, featuring shuttle and SkyTrain links from designated facilities.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was started in 1925 when the City of Atlanta rented a deserted car racetrack and transformed it into an airfield. The location was called Candler Field, and its inaugural commercial flight came in 1926. The airport eventually became Atlanta Municipal Airport and expanded quickly as air travel rose. In 1961, a new terminal was inaugurated to accommodate the increasing volume of travelers and signified the transition into the Jet Age. Moreover, the airport was called William B. Hartsfield Atlanta Airport in 1971 and was renamed Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in 2003 when the city included former Mayor Maynard Jackson’s name.