Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Location	Atlanta, GA
IATA code	ATL
ICAO code	KATL
Airport type	Commercial
Website	http://www.atlanta-airport.com
Overview map	Google Maps
Communications
Tower	119.3 (RWYS 9R/27L & 9L/27R) 119.1 (RY 08R/26L & 08L/26R) 123.85 (RYS 09R/27L & 09L/27R) 125.325 (RYS 08R/26L & 08L/26R) 119.5 (RY 10/28) 381.6
Ground	121.75 (RWYS 9L/27R & 9R/27L) 121.9 (RWYS 8R/26L & 8L/26R) 381.6
Clearance	118.1
Approach	126.9(270-089) 127.9(090-269) 118.35(090-269) 127.25(270-089)
Departure	125.0(RYS 9L/27R & 09R/27L) 125.7(RYS 08L/26R & 08R/26L)
ATIS	119.65(ARR) 125.55(DEP)
Departure	122.95

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located seven miles (11 km) south of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic and takeoffs and landings. Delta Air Lines operates the world's largest airline hub from the airport. AirTran Airways also operates its largest hub at the airport. The airport has five parallel runways (8L/26R, 8R/26L, 9L/27R, 9R/27L, 10/28) and seven concourses (T, A, B, C, D, E and F, respectively).

Official Spotting Locations

There are no designated official spotting locations at the airport. The City of Atlanta Department of Aviation recommends the parking decks for aircraft viewing/photography.

Other Spotting Locations

Old Dixie Highway

There are numerous places to park an automobile along Old Dixie Highway, located on the east side of the airfield. This spot is perfect when arrivals are utilizing runways 26L, 26R, 27L, 27R, and 28.

Cell Phone Lot

The cell phone lot for the South Terminal offers a great view as it is just off the edge of Twy L. It is possible to photograph from this lot in the summertime when the light is workable, albeit through a fence. Still a great place to sit for free and watch planes depart from Runway 9L.

Concourses

Each concourse at ATL has glass windows that offer excellent views of ramp activity as well as views of the north and south runways in some cases. The windows at each concourse are usually cleaned on a daily basis and allow for some decent photographic opportunities.

Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel

The Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel offers guest rooms with balconies that overlook the airport's runways. The Concorde Bar & Grill in the hotel also offers views of the airport.

Locations to Avoid

North and South Terminal Parking

The parking structures had been previously reported as being considered permissible areas for spotting and photography by the airport, however recent reports from photographers indicate that they are now considered no loitering areas and photographers have been approached by police and told to leave shortly after arriving.

Regular Traffic

ATL is inundated with Delta Air Lines and AirTran Airways traffic but also sees scheduled service from all major U.S. carriers, a handful of international airlines, and a variety of cargo operators. ATL also has a large charter presence.

Domestic

AirTran Airways: 717-200, 737-700
American Airlines: 737-800, MD-80
- American Eagle: CRJ-700, ERJ
Delta Air Lines: 737-700/800, 747-400, 757-200/300, 767-300/400, 777-200, MD-80, MD-90, DC-9-50, A319/A320, A330-200/300
- Delta Connection: CRJ-200/700/900, EMB-170/175
Frontier Airlines: A319, A320
Spirit Airlines: A319
Southwest Airlines: 737-300/500/700/800
United Airlines: A319/A320, 737-500/700/800/900
- United Express: CRJ-200/700, ERJ, EMB-170
US Airways: A319/A320/A321, EMB-190
US Airways Express: CRJ, EMB-170/175

International

Air Canada Jazz: CRJ-700
Air France: 777-200/300
British Airways: 777-200
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: A330-200
Korean Air: 747-400, 777-300
Lufthansa: A330/A340

Cargo

ABX Air (Airborne Express/DHL): 767-200F
Aerologic: 777-200F
Air Cargo Germany: 747-400F
Air France Cargo: 747-400F
Asiana Cargo: 747-400F
British Airways (Global Supply Systems): 747-8F
Cargolux: 747-400F
Cathay Pacific: 747-8F
China Airlines: 747-400F
China Cargo Airlines: 747-400F
EVA Air: 747-400F
FedEx: A300F, A310F, DC-10F/MD-10F, MD-11F, 727F, ATR-72F
Korean Air: 747-400F
Lufthansa Cargo: MD-11F
Qatar Airways: 777-200F
Singapore Airlines: 747-400F
United Parcel Service (UPS): A300F, 757-200F, 767-300F

Charter

Omni Air International: 767-300, 777-200

Facilities and Transportation

MARTA - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
Atlanta, GA (ATL / KATL) on Google™ Maps