Why is Atlanta airport so popular?

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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ATL holds the distinction of being the first airport in the world to host more than 100 million passengers in a single year. Despite the high volume, the airport boasts one of the fastest processing times through customs.

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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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According to Delta, about 745 Delta flights, to more than 275 cities, leave ATL every day. And about 75 percent of Atlanta's passengers are on Delta flights. That's no doubt the biggest reason that so many people find themselves in the Capital of the New South — or at least in the city's airport — every year.

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Why is Atlanta the busiest airport in the world? One reason is its role as a top gateway to Florida. In fact, Atlanta's single busiest market ranked by seat capacity is Orlando, which also happens to be one of the busiest routes in the US.

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According to World Atlas, the busiest airport in the United States by passenger traffic is Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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What Are the Busiest Airports in the US?
  1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): Atlanta, GA – 110.5 Million Passengers. ...
  2. Los Angeles International (LAX): Los Angeles, CA – 88.1 Million Passengers. ...
  3. O'Hare International Airport (ORD): Chicago, IL – 84.3 Million Passengers.


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The busiest airport in the United States by passenger boarding is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, located in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2021, this airport saw over 36 million passengers board flights, making it not only the busiest airport in the United States but also the busiest airport in the world.

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At 53 square miles, Denver International Airport is the biggest airport in the United States and the second largest in the world.

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Current Average TSA Wait Time at ATL
Please expect to wait up to at least (33 mins) on average to go through security checkpoints at ATL.

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Check out these top seven picks for the most scenic airports in the United States, including what makes them so unique and the amenities they offer.
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. ...
  • Denver International Airport. ...
  • Jackson Hole Airport. ...
  • Salt Lake City International Airport. ...
  • Telluride Regional Airport.


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The City of Houston now boasts the only 5-Star rated airport throughout the state of Texas and North America after William P. Hobby Airport achieved a 5-Star Airport status in the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating for 2022.

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The rather unique honor of hosting the smaller airport in the US goes to Montana. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Dawson Community Airport is the smallest in America. It covers a mere 413 acres and is at an elevation of 2,458 feet, and is five miles northwest of Glendive in Dawson County.

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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Covering an area of 69.63 square kilometres, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the third-largest airport in the world.

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Delta Air Lines is the largest carrier at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport, with over 1,000 daily flights. The airline operates out of Terminal South and offers nonstop flights to over 200 destinations worldwide. Delta is known for its exceptional customer service and frequent flyer program, SkyMiles.

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Why is Atlanta airport so efficient? Investments in shuttle services between terminals, the Sky Train, bus services, and parking facilities help the airport run smoothly. In fact, Atlanta has been crowned the most efficient airport in the world a total of 15 times, according to the Air Transport Research Society.

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