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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. [http://www.delta.com Delta Air Lines] operates the world's largest airline hub from the airport. [http://www.airtran.com 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 180 gates spread across six concourses (T, A, B, C, D, and E respectively); a seventh gate complex, ''Concourse F'', is currently under construction.
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. [http://www.delta.com Delta Air Lines] operates the world's largest airline hub from the airport. [http://www.airtran.com 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==
==Official Spotting Locations==
There are no designated official spotting locations at the airport.
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==
==Other Spotting Locations==


===Old Dixie Highway===
===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 departures/arrivals are utilizing runways 26L, 26R, 27L, 27R, and 28.
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.


===North Terminal Parking===
===North Terminal Parking===
The North parking deck and adjacent lot are great for shooting arriving and departing flights utilizing the north runways (8L/26R, 8R/26L). Spotters are encouraged to contact the City of Atlanta's Department of Aviation requesting a photography permission slip prior to spotting at this location. [http://www.atlanta-airport.com/Default.asp?url=sublevels/parking/parkpage.cfm Parking Facilities Diagram]
The North parking deck and adjacent lot are great for shooting arriving and departing flights utilizing the north runways (8L/26R, 8R/26L). The City of Atlanta Department of Aviation no longer issues use of facilities forms for spotting/photography. Parking decks are permissible areas for spotting/photography. Some APD officers may not know this so please respectably inform them this change in policy if they insist Atlanta requires this form still. Always be pleasant and comply with police or airport official's requests. If they ask you to leave even when you know you're allowed to be there, you must leave. [http://www.atlanta-airport.com/Default.asp?url=sublevels/parking/parkpage.cfm Parking Facilities Diagram]


===South Terminal Parking===
===South Terminal Parking===
The South parking deck and adjacent lot are great for shooting arriving and departing flights utilizing the south runways (9L/27R, 9R/27L, and, to an extent 10/28). Spotters are encouraged to contact the City of Atlanta's Department of Aviation requesting a photography permission slip prior to spotting at this location. [http://www.atlanta-airport.com/Default.asp?url=sublevels/parking/parkpage.cfm Parking Facilities Diagram]
The South parking deck and adjacent lot are great for shooting arriving and departing flights utilizing the south runways (9L/27R, 9R/27L, and, to an extent 10/28). The City of Atlanta Department of Aviation no longer issues use of facilities forms for spotting/photography. Parking decks are permissible areas for spotting/photography. Some APD officers may not know this so please respectably inform them this change in policy if they insist Atlanta requires this form still. Always be pleasant and comply with police or airport official's requests. If they ask you to leave even when you know you're allowed to be there, you must leave. [http://www.atlanta-airport.com/Default.asp?url=sublevels/parking/parkpage.cfm Parking Facilities Diagram]


===Concourses===
===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.
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.
===Delta Technical Operations Center===
This location is access-controlled and limited to [http://www.delta.com Delta Air Lines] employees and airport staff. The two TechOps parking garages provide excellent views of the north side of the airfield and runways 8L/26R and 8R/26L. Numerous aviation photographers on web sites such as [http://www.airliners.net Airliners.net] and [http://www.jetphotos.net JetPhotos.net] frequent this location.


===Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel===
===Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel===
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*'''AirTran Airways''': 717-200, 737-700
*'''AirTran Airways''': 717-200, 737-700
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, MD-80
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, MD-80
**'''American Eagle''': CRJ
**'''American Eagle''': CRJ-700, ERJ
**'''American Connection''': 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
*'''Continental Airlines''': 737-300/500/700/800
**'''Delta Connection''': CRJ-200/700/900, EMB-170/175
**'''Continental Express''': ERJ
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319, A320
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 757-200, 767-300/400, 777-200, MD-80, MD-90
**'''Delta Connection''': CRJ, ERJ, EMB-170/175, ATR-72
**'''Northwest Airlines''': 757-200, A319/A320, DC-9
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A318, A319
*'''Midwest Airlines''': 717-200, MD-80
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-300/500/700/800
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-300/500/700/800
*'''United Airlines''': A319/A320, 737-300/500
*'''United Airlines''': A319/A320, 737-500/700/800/900
**'''United Express''': CRJ, EMB-170
**'''United Express''': CRJ-200/700, ERJ, EMB-170
*'''US Airways''': A319/A320
*'''US Airways''': A319/A320/A321, EMB-190
*'''US Airways Express''': CRJ, EMB-170/175
*'''US Airways Express''': CRJ, EMB-170/175


==='''International'''===
==='''International'''===
*'''Air Canada''': EMB-170/190
**'''Air Canada Jazz''': CRJ-700
**'''Air Canada Jazz''': CRJ
*'''Air France''': 777-200/300
*'''Air France''': A340-300, 747-400
*'''Air Jamaica''': A320/A321
*'''British Airways''': 777-200
*'''British Airways''': 777-200
*'''KLM Royal Dutch Airlines''': A330-200, 777-200
*'''KLM Royal Dutch Airlines''': A330-200
*'''Korean Air''': 747-400
*'''Korean Air''': 747-400, 777-300
*'''Lufthansa''': A340-300
*'''Lufthansa''': A330/A340


==='''Cargo'''===
==='''Cargo'''===
*'''ABX Air (Airborne Express/DHL)''': 767-200, DC-9
*'''ABX Air (Airborne Express/DHL)''': 767-200F
*'''Air Transport International/BAX Global''': DC-8
*'''Aerologic''': 777-200F
*'''Alitalia''': MD-11
*'''Air Cargo Germany''': 747-400F
*'''Atlas Air''': 747-400
*'''Air France Cargo''': 747-400F
*'''British Airways (Global Supply Systems)''': 747-400/800
*'''Asiana Cargo''': 747-400F
*'''Cathay Pacific''': 747-200/400
*'''British Airways (Global Supply Systems)''': 747-8F
*'''China Airlines''': 747-400
*'''Cargolux''': 747-400F
*'''EVA Air''': MD-11, 747-400
*'''Cathay Pacific''': 747-8F
*'''FedEx''': A300, A310, DC-10/MD-10, MD-11, 727
*'''China Airlines''': 747-400F
*'''Korean Air''': 747-400
*'''China Cargo Airlines''': 747-400F
*'''Lufthansa''': MD-11
*'''EVA Air''': 747-400F
*'''Martinair''': MD-11
*'''FedEx''': A300F, A310F, DC-10F/MD-10F, MD-11F, 727F, ATR-72F
*'''Polar Air Cargo''': 747-400
*'''Korean Air''': 747-400F
*'''United Parcel Service (UPS)''': A300, 757-200, DC-8
*'''Lufthansa Cargo''': MD-11F
*'''Qatar Airways''': 777-200F
*'''Singapore Airlines''': 747-400F
*'''United Parcel Service (UPS)''': A300F, 757-200F, 767-300F


==='''Charter'''===
==='''Charter'''===
*'''Omni Air International''': 757-200, DC-10
*'''Omni Air International''': 767-300, 777-200
*'''World Airways''': DC-10, MD-11


==Facilities and Transportation==
==Facilities and Transportation==
[http://www.itsmarta.com/ MARTA - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority]<br>
[http://www.itsmarta.com/ MARTA - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority]<br>
[http://maps.google.com/maps?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=ATL Atlanta, GA (ATL / KATL) on Google™ Maps]
[http://maps.google.com/maps?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=ATL Atlanta, GA (ATL / KATL) on Google™ Maps]

Revision as of 15:07, 18 December 2012

Continent: North America Country: United States Region: Georgia (United States)


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)
Departure125.0(RYS 9L/27R & 09R/27L) 125.7(RYS 08L/26R & 08R/26L)
ATIS 119.65(ARR) 125.55(DEP)
Departure122.95

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.

North Terminal Parking

The North parking deck and adjacent lot are great for shooting arriving and departing flights utilizing the north runways (8L/26R, 8R/26L). The City of Atlanta Department of Aviation no longer issues use of facilities forms for spotting/photography. Parking decks are permissible areas for spotting/photography. Some APD officers may not know this so please respectably inform them this change in policy if they insist Atlanta requires this form still. Always be pleasant and comply with police or airport official's requests. If they ask you to leave even when you know you're allowed to be there, you must leave. Parking Facilities Diagram

South Terminal Parking

The South parking deck and adjacent lot are great for shooting arriving and departing flights utilizing the south runways (9L/27R, 9R/27L, and, to an extent 10/28). The City of Atlanta Department of Aviation no longer issues use of facilities forms for spotting/photography. Parking decks are permissible areas for spotting/photography. Some APD officers may not know this so please respectably inform them this change in policy if they insist Atlanta requires this form still. Always be pleasant and comply with police or airport official's requests. If they ask you to leave even when you know you're allowed to be there, you must leave. Parking Facilities Diagram

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.

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

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