Did Atlanta airport change its name?

The name Jackson was added to Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport in 2003, after the death of former Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson, who played a vital role in the redevelopment of the airport in the 1970s. Jackson was the first African American to serve as mayor of a major southern city.



As of March 2026, the airport in Atlanta is still officially known as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). It has not undergone a name change recently. The airport’s dual name honors two former mayors: William B. Hartsfield, who was instrumental in transforming the airport into a major aviation hub, and Maynard Jackson, the city's first African American mayor who championed the construction of the modern terminal complex. While there are occasionally local discussions or commemorative proposals regarding branding, the "Hartsfield-Jackson" name remains the globally recognized standard. It continues to hold the title of the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic, serving as the primary hub for Delta Air Lines and a critical gateway for international travel. Any rumors of a name change are likely confused with historical updates, such as the 2003 addition of "Jackson" to the original "Hartsfield Atlanta International" name.

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