HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ATL)
6000 North Terminal Parkway, Suite 4000, Atlanta, GA 30320 1-800-897-1910
Weather: CLICK HERE
Terminal Maps:
Terminal Overview
Main Terminal
Concourse A
Concourse B
Concourse C
Concourse D
Concourse E
Concourse T
There are four ways to obtain information on weather/flight delays at Hartsfield-Jackson.
- Check our home page at www.Atlanta-Airport.com.
- Use our Trak-a-Flight service.
- Call the National Weather Service at (770) 486-1133.
- Check the Weather Channel.
Note: The best source for your flight status is the airline with which you are traveling. Airlines @ ATL
FLYING IN:
NOTE: There are various construction projects at ATL. CLICK HERE for a quick overview. Allow extra time.
TRANSPORTATION:
What’s available?
AMS TIP: This is the busiest airport in the U.S. ALWAYS allow extra time to navigate if you have an appointment that day you need to make.
AMS TIP: Downtown Atlanta is 10 miles from the airport.
Airport Shuttle Services (located on the west curb (Purple Isle) between the North and South Terminals
Buses and Trains (bus hours are limited, so check in advance)
Rental Cars, Limos & Taxis (signs are clear)
Van, Minibus and Charter Service (signs are clear)
AMS TIP: Taxi fares: Airport>>Downtown $30; Airport >>Buckhead $40; Airport>>Midtown $32
CLICK HERE for a great map and information on Atlanta’s taxi fares
Please note the Ground Transportation Office phone is (404) 530-6674 and office hours are:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to noon
RENTAL CARS:
Do you need a car? Maybe. If you’re traveling downtown for a quick trip, and staying downtown, take a cab. You won’t have to worry about parking fees or hotel parking fees. (Parking rates can be up to $12/hour, and some hotels charge $30+ to park your car overnight/per night.)
If you plan on exploring or sightseeing, rent a car, just have cash ready for valets or unmanned parking boxes, and be aware of the fees you may be charged for parking overnight. This is mostly for high-end hotels and hotels downtown, of course.
Where are rental cars located? Offsite. Follow the signs inside the airport to “Baggage Claim.” The rental car counters as well as the rental cars are located at the Rental Car Center. CLICK HERE for detailed information about their brand-new “RCC” (Rental Car Center).
Physical Address of RCC: 2200 Rental Car Center Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30337
AMS TIP: You must take the ATL SkyTrain to the RCC (it isn’t the same train as the one connecting terminals, so MAKE SURE it’s the train to the RCC. Once you’ve boarded the ATL SkyTrain to the RCC, the train’s first stop is the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC). DON’T PANIC!
The second stop is the rental car center, where rental contracts, keys and cars are in one convenient location.
Total travel time once boarding the train: allow 10 minutes
Wait time between trains during PEAK times: 5 minutes
RENTAL CAR AGENCIES AT ATL:
CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST, INCLUDING PHONE NUMBERS.
Hours of rental car agencies/RCC: Open 24 hours
AMS TIP: I would confirm your rental if you arrive before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. Many say 24 hours, but shuttle service slows down and it’s just not as busy.
Total time to allow from gate to rental car: Allow 30-45 minutes if you check baggage
BONUS TIPS
Airport People Mover: The Airport’s underground, Automated People Mover connects all concourses with the terminal and consists of nine, four-car trains operating on a 3.5 mile loop track. Trains operate approximately every two minutes. On average, the trains carry more than 200,000 passengers per day.
Food: Lots of great options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bars.
AMS TIP: Most open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 10:00-11:00 p.m. Selection will be limited outside those hours.
Smoking Allowed? Yes, in designated areas inside the airport. CLICK HERE for information.
Hotels close/onsite? Very close. CLICK HERE for a list of hotels with free shuttles from the airport.
USO Facilities: CLICK HERE
Airline Lounges: CLICK HERE
Persons with disabilities: CLICK HERE
Interfaith Chapel: CLICK HERE for location
On-Site Medical Facility: CLICK HERE
Wi-Fi Free? No. CLICK HERE for more information on their wireless systems.
Construction in the area? Yes, various areas. They are completing renovations throughout the airport. Allow extra time.
FLYING OUT
TRAVELING TO AIRPORT:
Construction?
Once you get to the airport, the Terminal under construction is the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal, scheduled for completion in 2012. There are also various construction/improvements at the airport.
Will peak traffic times affect you? Yes, especially if traveling from downtown. Allow extra time.
ARRIVING AT AIRPORT:
Signs clearly marked for departure/arrival, parking, and rental car return? Yes
Parking: CLICK HERE for a complete summary of all parking
AMS TIP: They even have a chart showing which lots are available. Example:
|
LOT NAME |
STATUS |
| North Daily | Full |
| North Economy | Full |
| North Hourly | Open |
Rental Car Return: Located offsite. CLICK HERE for information, directions, and tips
Physical address of RCC: 2200 Rental Car Center Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30337
Total time from rental car drop-off to security: Allow 30-45 minutes
TERMINALS:
More than one? Yes
There are seven (7) terminals: the Main Terminal, Concourses A, B, C, D, E and T. Make sure to check before your flight as to which terminal you’ll be flying out of (especially if you curbside check).
SECURITY CHECKPOINTS:
Multiple locations? Yes, but they tend to get congested.
Average wait time: 10-30 minutes, so assume 30 minutes for domestic flights. International flights: call airline.
AMS TIP: They have a program called Trak-A-Line that you can register for online. CLICK HERE and HERE to register.
BONUS TIPS
Airport People Mover: The Airport’s underground, Automated People Mover connects all concourses with the terminal and consists of nine, four-car trains operating on a 3.5 mile loop track. Trains operate approximately every two minutes. On average, the trains carry more than 200,000 passengers per day.
Food: Lots of great options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bars.
AMS TIP: Most open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 10:00-11:00 p.m. Selection will be limited outside those hours.
Smoking Allowed? Yes, in designated areas inside the airport. CLICK HERE for information.
Hotels close/onsite? Very close. CLICK HERE for a list of hotels with free shuttles from the airport.
USO Facilities: CLICK HERE
Airline Lounges: CLICK HERE
Persons with disabilities: CLICK HERE
Interfaith Chapel: CLICK HERE for location
On-Site Medical Facility: CLICK HERE
Wi-Fi Free? No. CLICK HERE for more information on their wireless systems.
Construction in the area? Yes, various areas. They are completing renovations throughout the airport. Allow extra time.
Lot’s of great info! The ATL is a home base, so I might be a little bias, but I love the experience of the airport. I usually skip the plane train in-between terminals to experience the art and sculptures of the underground tunnels. While waiting for a flight I recommend some SweetWater local beer.
By: elatlboy on February 21, 2013
at 7:49 am
Hello, again, Elatlboy – thanks again for your specifics. This is what people need to know – to make their trip more enjoyable. Airports don’t have to be torture…:) Talk soon!
By: AirportsMadeSimple on February 27, 2013
at 4:10 pm
One of my favorite airports to fly in and out of, perhaps only because it is one of my favorite cities.
By: Valentine Logar on February 21, 2013
at 5:57 am
Hi Valentine – thanks for the comment. We need to go visit sometime and actually see the city. Looks really cool. Thanks for stopping by again. Appreciate it.
By: AirportsMadeSimple on February 27, 2013
at 4:09 pm