Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
🇺🇸 Atlanta · KATL
World's busiest airport where Delta dominates with an operation built for maximum efficiency. Five parallel runways handle over 2,700 daily flights with remarkably smooth flow. Pilots appreciate the straightforward runway configuration but must stay sharp on rapid-fire taxi instructions. Summer thunderstorms create significant ground stops and holding patterns.
World's busiest5 parallel runwaysDelta fortress hub
Airport layout
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9L/27R | 11,861 ft | 150 ft | 90° |
| 9R/27L | 8,980 ft | 150 ft | 90° |
| 10/28 | 8,962 ft | 150 ft | 90° |
| 08R/26L | 9,977 ft | 46 ft | 90° |
| 08L/26R | 8,981 ft | 46 ft | 90° |
Location
- Coordinates: 33.6407°N, 84.4277°W