Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta ATL Airport Overview
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ATL, the world's largest & busiest airport, is a major transfer point for flights to/from smaller US cities, and is an international gateway to/from the United States. It is equipped to handle triple simultaneous landings, offering over 200 nonstop destinations, a third of which are international ones.
The Airport is located 7 miles south of business district Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton & Clayton Counties, U.S.A,, accessible directly from Camp Creek Pkwy., and indirectly by interstate highways I-285, exit 2; I-85/75 southbound through downtown Atlanta, exit 242 for Domestic Terminal, and I-75, exit 239 for Interantional Terminal; I-20 east to I-285 S; I-20 west to I-85/75 S; I-85 north, exit 71 and by I-75 north, exit 238B. Also, MARTA's Red/Gold rail line leads directly into the Airport.
With five runways and 92.4 million passengers in 2011, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport is primary hub for Delta Air Lines, AirTran/ Southwest, and Georgia Skies airlines, and is served by countless U.S. & foreign airlines offering direct and connecting flights to all points of the globe. Note that Southwest ticket counters are in Terminal North and it will operate out of Concourse C.
NOTE: As security checkpoint lines at times are very long and it is recommended that on busy days passengers arrive at the airport more than two hours ahead of internationally scheduled flight departure.
Atlanta International Airport's terminal complex consists of a Domestic Terminal with Concourses T, A, B, C & D and an International Terminal (the 'Maynard Jackson International Terminal' (also referred to asTI or IT) with Concourses E & F. TI is situated less than one mile from the terminal, on Aviation Blvd. near Loop Road, served by shuttles. TI's Concourse F is connected to its Concourse E by underground 'Plain Train', which also serves all other concourses. (For more information on for both terminals, please refer to 'Terminal Map' page.)
Parking options at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport: (For more information, please refer to 'Airport Parking' page).
The new Consolidated Rental Car Center is accessible via the continuously running ATL SkyTrain (a 5-minute trip); the train also connects you with the Georgia International Convention Center.
To get from Atlanta Hartsfield to your destination, you can rent a car, take a taxi or limo, a shared ride, a train or a bus:
1. A shared-ride shuttle (available during flight hours, providing services to hotels, convention centers, businesses and residences). You can choose between local and regional shuttles--Local Shared-Ride shuttles run approximately 15 minutes apart, while Regional Shared-Ride shuttles depart every 30 minutes to an hour.
2. MARTA's Train's Gold & Red Lines, start at Atlanta Airport; both connect to the green & blue lines at Five Points. The Gold Line ends at Doraville station on I-85; the Red line ends at North Spring and GA-400 road.
3. For door-to-door service to Amtrak located at Peachtree N.W., in Atlanta (Amtrak tel. 800-872-7245) call either 404-942-3440 or 3441.
4. Greyhound Flightlink (888-287-6359) is located in Terminal North, lower level (from baggage claim area use the escalator down).
Future Airport Developments: 1. Expansion of Concourse D centerpoint (enhance access to the Plane Train & Transportation Mall, add restaurant & retail options - completion 2014. 2. South of the current terminals a new South Terminal is to open some time in 2015.
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Address:
6000 N Terminal Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30320
United States - Website for Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta: http://www.atlanta-airport.com
- Email Address: http://www.atlanta-airport.com/Airport/ATL/contact_information.aspx
- Phone: (404) 530-6600
- View Terminal Map
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta ATL Services
Terminal Maps and Services
Flying and Airport Help
Parking and Ground Transport
Traveler Help
Traveler Topics
- Aircraft types: Airbus
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- Airline Change Fees
- Airline Hubs
- Airline Seating Insights
- Airport Identification
- Airport Lost and Found
- Airport Lounge Insights
- Airport Security
- Airport Terms
- Baggage Check-in Cutoff
- Cancellation Fees
- Carry-on Regulations
- Check-in Curbside
- Check-in Kiosks
- Check-in Online
- Check-in Options
- Check-in Times
- Checked Baggage
- Children Flying Alone
- Currency Converter
- Customs
- Europe Travel Rules
- FAQs | Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequent Flyer Overview
- Frequent Flyer Programs
- Getting Bumped
- International Travel Safety
- International Travel Tips
- Lost Luggage
- Luggage Tips
- McDonnell Douglas Aircraft
- Overweight Passenger Policy
- Packing Tips
- Pre-flight Checklist
- Prohibited & allowed items
- Travel Insurance
- Travel with Kids
- TSA rules and regulations
- Visa and Immunization Requirements
First Time Flying? Rusty?
- Preparing for your Trip
- What to Pack
- Pros/Cons of Checking your Bag
- What can I Check-in or Carry-On?
- Documents to take
- Confirming your flight
- When to Arrive at the Airport
- Airport Parking Options
- Checking in for your flight
- Getting thru Security and to your Gate
- The Boarding Process
- Dealing with Delays/Cancellations
- Arriving at your destination
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Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta ATL Airport Update History
- Updated ATL Airports page - May 17, 2012
- Updated ATL Food & Stores page - May 17, 2012
- Updated ATL Airport Intro page - May 15, 2012
- Updated ATL Main Terminals page - May 15, 2012
- Updated ATL Terminal Map page - May 10, 2012
- Updated ATL Parking On site page - May 8, 2012
- Updated ATL Official Website Links page - May 8, 2012
- Updated ATL Airlines Served page - May 8, 2012
- Updated ATL Baggage Claim page - Apr 25, 2012
- Updated ATL Rental Cars page - Mar 14, 2012
- Updated ATL Smoking page - Feb 19, 2012
- Updated ATL Direct Flights page - Feb 1, 2012
- Updated ATL Security page - Jan 8, 2012
- Updated ATL Taxis & Limos page - Jan 5, 2012
- Updated ATL Persons With Disabilities page - Dec 29, 2011
AIRPORT & FLIGHT STATUS
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ATL Delays: 15 mins or less.
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