Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Also known as: Atlanta Airport, ATL Airport, Hartsfield Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, Georgia, and is the world's busiest airport, with about 106 million passengers in 2025. It sits about 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Atlanta, mostly in Clayton County.
The airport is Delta Air Lines' main hub and home to its headquarters, with flights to nearly every major US city and to Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia. Southwest and Frontier also have bases here, and most foreign airlines use the international side.
ATL has two terminals at opposite ends of the airfield: the Domestic Terminal on the west side, with North and South entrances, and the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal on the east side. Between them are seven concourses, T, A, B, C, D, E and F, linked by the Plane Train and an underground walkway.
The MARTA Airport station, inside the Domestic Terminal, connects with downtown Atlanta and Midtown, and the ATL SkyTrain runs to the Rental Car Center and the Georgia International Convention Center.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
City of Atlanta Department of Aviation
- Runways
Five parallel runways; the longest, 9L/27R, is 12,390 ft (3,776 m)
- Passengers per year
About 106.3 million in 2025, the most in the world
- Opened
1926, as Candler Field
- Hub
Delta Air Lines, the world's largest airline hub
Arrival tips for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Your plane arrives at one of seven concourses: T, A, B, C, D, E or F. To reach baggage claim, take the Plane Train or the underground walkway to the terminal.
If you arrive on an international flight and Atlanta is your final destination, you clear US Customs and Border Protection in Concourse F; passengers arriving at Concourse E walk to Concourse F through a dedicated underground walkway. After customs, you exit at the International Terminal on the east side of the airport. If you are eligible, Global Entry or Mobile Passport Control can shorten the line.
Domestic passengers ride the Plane Train to the Domestic Terminal on the west side and collect their bags in the North or South baggage claim, depending on the airline.
The two terminals are far apart by road, so check which one your driver is meeting you at. The MARTA station is inside the Domestic Terminal.
Ground transportation
A pre-booked transfer suits most travelers with luggage; MARTA is the quickest public route downtown.
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A pre-booked driver meets you at the Domestic or International Terminal and takes you to downtown, Midtown, Buckhead or the suburbs. Check which terminal your driver is meeting you at.
MARTA train
The Red and Gold lines leave from the station inside the Domestic Terminal for downtown Atlanta, Midtown and beyond. Cheap and avoids highway traffic.
Taxi from Atlanta Airport
Taxis wait at the official stands outside the terminals. Highway traffic into Atlanta can be heavy at rush hour.
Rental car
The Rental Car Center is reached by the ATL SkyTrain from the Domestic Terminal.
Moving between terminals
- 1
Plane Train
An automated train, running 24 hours a day, between the Domestic Terminal, all seven concourses and the International Terminal, inside the secure area.
- 2
Transportation Mall walkway
An underground walkway along the Plane Train route, with moving walkways, for travelers who prefer to walk between concourses.
- 3
ATL SkyTrain
Runs landside between the Domestic Terminal, the Rental Car Center and the Georgia International Convention Center.
Terminals
Two terminals at opposite ends of the airport, with seven concourses between them. Check-in and baggage claim are in the terminals; the gates are in the concourses.
Domestic Terminal
On the west side, with North and South entrances and baggage claims, for domestic flights. It connects directly to Concourse T and the MARTA station.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
International Terminal
The Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal on the east side, connected to Concourse F, where international arrivals clear customs.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Aeroméxico
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
MARTA station
Inside the Domestic Terminal, between the North and South sides, served by the Red and Gold lines.
Plane Train
Runs 24 hours a day between the terminals and all concourses.
Rental Car Center
Reached by the ATL SkyTrain from the Domestic Terminal.
International arrivals
US Customs and Border Protection in Concourse F.
Convention center link
The SkyTrain also serves the Georgia International Convention Center and its Gateway Center.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Request wheelchair or mobility assistance through your airline when you book, and confirm it at least 48 hours before you fly.
Reduced mobility
Distances between concourses are long; use the Plane Train or ask your airline for assistance from the gate to baggage claim.
Service animals
Rules for service and emotional support animals are set by each airline, so check with yours before you travel and carry the required documents.
Assistance on arrival
Airline staff meet passengers who requested assistance at the aircraft and accompany them through customs and baggage claim to the terminal exit.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Atlanta airport from downtown?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is about 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Atlanta. MARTA's Red and Gold lines run from the station inside the Domestic Terminal to downtown and Midtown, and by road the drive depends on highway traffic.
How many terminals does Atlanta airport have?
Atlanta has two terminals: the Domestic Terminal on the west side, with North and South sides, and the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal on the east side. Between them are seven concourses, T and A to F, linked by the Plane Train.
Is Atlanta the busiest airport in the world?
Yes. Hartsfield-Jackson handled about 106 million passengers in 2025, the most of any airport in the world, and it has been the world's busiest by passengers every year since 1998 except 2020. It is also Delta's main hub, the world's largest airline hub.
Where do international flights arrive in Atlanta?
International passengers ending their trip in Atlanta clear US Customs and Border Protection in Concourse F and exit at the International Terminal on the east side. Passengers arriving at Concourse E walk to Concourse F through a dedicated underground walkway.
How do I get between concourses at Atlanta airport?
Take the Plane Train, an automated train that runs 24 hours a day between the terminals and all seven concourses inside the secure area. You can also walk through the underground Transportation Mall, which has moving walkways.
Is there a train from Atlanta airport to downtown?
Yes. The MARTA Airport station is inside the Domestic Terminal, between the North and South sides. The Red and Gold lines run north to downtown Atlanta, Midtown and beyond.