Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is Atlanta, Georgia’s principal airport and a major global aviation hub, known for exceptionally high passenger traffic and extensive connecting service.

Airport terminal: A building or complex where airline passengers check in, board aircraft, and collect baggage. The airport’s domestic and international terminals organize its passenger journeys and airline operations.
Airline hub: An airport where an airline concentrates flights to facilitate connections between routes. Delta Air Lines uses Atlanta as its largest hub, linking many domestic and international routes.
Atlanta Municipal Airport: The former name of Atlanta’s airport, which began as a municipal airfield in 1926. The airport developed from this early airfield on a former automobile racetrack.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport passenger traffic: The volume of passengers arriving at, departing from, or connecting through Atlanta’s airport. Passenger totals underpin its frequent ranking as the world’s busiest airport.
Airport gate: A designated airport area where passengers wait before boarding an aircraft. Hundreds of gates distribute Atlanta’s high volume of departures across its concourses.
Delta Air Lines: A major United States airline headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Delta’s extensive operations shape the airport’s flight network and passenger flows.
William B. Hartsfield: An Atlanta mayor who promoted the city’s airport and served from 1937 to 1941 and 1942 to 1961. His advocacy helped establish aviation as a foundation of Atlanta’s growth.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport aircraft movements: The takeoffs and landings recorded at Atlanta’s airport over a specified period. Aircraft movements measure airport activity differently from passenger totals.
Airport concourse: A section of an airport terminal containing gates and passenger services. Atlanta’s concourses connect gate areas to its central terminal facilities.
Air cargo: Goods transported by aircraft, including freight carried in dedicated planes or passenger aircraft holds. Atlanta handles freight as well as passengers, connecting cargo to regional and global markets.

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