Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been serving the lands of Metro Atlanta since 1926. The Atlanta Airport is considered to be the busiest airport since its initial days, and still is. It covers 4,700 acres of land in Atlanta to operate flights, which includes five parallel runways. This airport was named after the Atlanta Mayors William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson. Many airlines are scheduling flights to and from many regions in the world daily. It is a hub for Delta Airlines flight operations and acts as an operating base for Frontier, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport consists of two main terminals. It has a total number of 196 gates with seven concourses. All the terminals and concourses at the Atlanta Airport are connected by a pedestrian tunnel so that passengers can commute easily inside the airport.
The pedestrian tunnel has 24/7 moving walkways and a plain train to take a ride to transfer between terminals and concourses. A shuttle bus is also available outside of the airport terminals to take advantage of for mobility service. The two terminals that Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport has are the Domestic and International terminals, which include different concourses.
All the flights scheduled to the domestic regions are operated solely at this terminal. It consists of two sections, north and south. From this, the north section of the domestic area is designated for Delta Airline flights. The south section holds other airline flights for operation.
The domestic terminal of the Atlanta Airport also has a range of shops and restaurants for passengers, and the baggage claim office is located at the same level.
Atlanta Airport also has a USO lounge for military personnel. Eligible passengers can access the lounge regardless of their travel destination and airline.
The concourses that the Atlanta Airport Domestic Terminal includes are:
The international terminal consists of two levels: the lower level is for the arrival of flights, and the upper level is for the departing flights. The ticketing desks, food corners, and security checkpoints are located at the upper level of the terminal. Meanwhile, customs and baggage claims are situated on the lower level of the terminal.
The concourses available at the international terminal of Atlanta Airport are:
Travelers who have reservations with an airline from or to the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport can access many facilities during their trip. The ticket purchase can be made by contacting the through online platforms. The major services one will get access to when reserving a flight at Atlanta Airport are as follows:
The primary international airport is situated 10 miles away from Downtown Atlanta. It is approximately 15 minutes drive away from the city. A train route is also available to commute between the airport and Downtown Atlanta, which is the most convenient way. Bus service is also available in the city and the airport, so one should consider based on one's comfort. Both train and bus services come under the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).