Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, often referred to simply as Atlanta Airport, is the primary airport serving the city of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. With over 107 million passengers passing through its terminals in 2019, it is currently the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic.
The airport is located approximately 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta, and spans over 4,700 acres of land. It has two terminals, the Domestic Terminal and the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal, which are connected by the Transportation Mall, a pedestrian walkway with moving sidewalks. The airport has over 200 gates and seven concourses, designated A through F and T.
Atlanta Airport serves as a hub for Delta Air Lines, which operates over 1,000 daily departures to more than 200 destinations worldwide. Other major airlines operating at the airport include American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines.
In addition to its passenger operations, Atlanta Airport is also a major cargo hub, handling more than 650,000 metric tonnes of freight and mail in 2019. It is home to the world's largest airline hub operation, with over 1,000 flights arriving and departing each day.
The airport has a wide range of amenities for passengers, including numerous dining options, retail shops, and lounges. It also features an on-site hotel, the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, which is connected to the Domestic Terminal by SkyTrain.
Overall, Atlanta Airport is a vital transportation hub for the southeastern United States and a key gateway for international travel, connecting passengers to destinations around the world.