What is the new name for the Atlanta airport?

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.



In 2026, the official name of the primary airport in Atlanta remains Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). While there have been various local political discussions over the years about renaming or "branding" parts of the airport to honor other figures, the dual-name established in 2003—honoring former mayors William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson—remains the legal and internationally recognized title. Hartsfield is credited with the airport's early development in the "jet age," while Jackson was instrumental in building the modern terminal complex and ensuring diversity in its construction. Often referred to simply as "Hartsfield-Jackson" or "The Atlanta Airport," it continues to hold its title as one of the world's busiest airports by passenger volume. For the 2026 World Cup, which Atlanta is hosting, the airport has undergone massive renovations to its "Plane Train" and international concourses, but the name on the signage and the FAA charts has not changed. Travelers should be careful not to confuse it with the "DeKalb-Peachtree Airport" or "Fulton County Airport," which are smaller reliever airports used for general aviation.

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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.

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There are 2 airports in Atlanta. (These include Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, DeKalb–Peachtree.) How soon should I arrive at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International before my flight?

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Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) is one of the world's largest airports, ranking second globally in passenger numbers and third in aircraft movements. DFW was built between 1967 and 1973 and became operational on January 13, 1974, with American Airlines' first commercial flight.

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Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson international airport topped the list as the world's busiest airport for the second year in a row. The airport had an increase of 23.8% to 93,699,630 passengers in 2022.

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The IATA code for the Atlanta airport is ATL.

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KEY POINTS. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport remains the busiest airport in the world with 5.2 million seats in September 2023. The composition of the Global Top 10 Busiest Airports is also the same as last month but there are a few changes to the rankings.

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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport remains the busiest airport in the world with 5.2 million seats in September 2023. The composition of the Global Top 10 Busiest Airports is also the same as last month but there are a few changes to the rankings.

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Why Atlanta's Airport Is King. Delta, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the world's largest airlines, toting around some 200 million passengers a year. Hartsfield-Jackson is the carrier's (and the world's) biggest hub. According to Delta, about 745 Delta flights, to more than 275 cities, leave ATL every day.

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The airfield is managed by three FAA air traffic control towers. O'Hare has a voluntary nighttime (22:00–07:00) noise abatement program. Currently, O'Hare has the most runways of any civilian airport in the world, totaling eight.

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Domestic airlines servicing the airport include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Boutique Air, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, which claims the airport as a major hub.

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Shigatse Peace Airport, China (runway length: 5,000m) Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ), a dual-use military and civilian airport in Shigatse, Tibet hosts the longest runway in the world. The new runway (09/27) stretches 5,000m (16,404 ft) long with a 60-meter asphalt overrun at each end.

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the largest airport in the US. It offers 220 destinations and serves around 55.4 million passengers every year.

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London Heathrow (LHR) is the busiest airport in the UK, handling almost twice the number of passengers as the next entry on the list.

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King Fahd International Airport (DMM), Saudi Arabia –With a surface area of around 300 sq miles, King Fahd International Airport (DMM) is the largest airport in the world by size. The airport is located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and sprawls over 192,000 acres of land!

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Atlanta Airport's South Terminal contains ticketing and check-in facilities for AeroMexico, Air France, ASA, Comair, Delta Air Lines, Hooters Air, and South African Airways. Atlanta Airport's Concourse T serves American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Gates T1-T15.

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Key Takeaways. There are over 41,700 airports around the world, with the United States having the most with over 13,000 airports listed. Airports serve a variety of purposes, including commercial service, cargo service, and general aviation.

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