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Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

IATA ATLICAO KATLLocal ATL🇺🇸 Atlanta
Coordinates
33.6367°N, 84.4281°W
Elevation
1,026 ft (313 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-GA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
20:50
Civil dusk
21:19

About 14h 13m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the primary international airport serving Atlanta and its surrounding metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Georgia. Located 10 mi south of the Downtown Atlanta district, it is named after former Atlanta mayors William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KATL

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (5)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09L / 27R12,390 ft / 3,776 m150 ftConLightedOpen
08R / 26L9,999 ft / 3,048 m150 ftConLightedOpen
08L / 26R9,000 ft / 2,743 m150 ftConLightedOpen
09R / 27L9,000 ft / 2,743 m150 ftConLightedOpen
10 / 289,000 ft / 2,743 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (12)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPATLANTA APP (090°-269°)127.900 MHz
APPATLANTA APPROACH128.000 MHz
ATISATIS119.650 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL118.100 MHz
DEPATLANTA DEP (RWY 08-26)133.475 MHz
DEPATLANTA DEP (RWAY 09-27)125.650 MHz
DEPATLANTA DEP (RWAY 10-28)121.225 MHz
GNDGND121.650 MHz
RDOMACON RDO116.900 MHz
SFASFA30.697 MHz
TWRATLANTA TWR119.100 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingGround TransportationSecurity Screening

ATL advises allowing 3 hours to clear security during peak travel.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (217)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (52)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (37)

Arrivals (STARs) (21)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Runway hot spots (1)

Land-and-hold-short (LAHSO) (1)

Diverse vector area / other (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ATLANTA CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND12500 ft MSL
ATLANTA CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
ATLANTA CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled4000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Bank of America Plaza1,024 ft1,033 ft
State of Georgia Building886 ft1,102 ft
SunTrust Plaza869 ft1,073 ft
One Atlantic Center820 ft968 ft
191 Peachtree Tower771 ft1,165 ft
Promenade II692 ft978 ft
AT&T Center676 ft1,056 ft
The Campanile656 ft988 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The ICAO code for Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is KATL, and its IATA code is ATL.

Where is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport located?

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is large airport located in Atlanta, United States, at an elevation of 1,026 ft (313 m).

How many runways does Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport have?

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport has 5 runways, the longest being 12,390 ft / 3,776 m.

Which airlines fly to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport include Aer Lingus, AeroMéxico, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, among 37 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

Historical data lists 217 nonstop destinations from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport in?

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is approximately 5.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The nearest airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is Coleman Field (GA95), about 7.6 nm to the ssw, followed by Beck Field and McLendon Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.