Atlanta Airport (ATL)

Atlanta Airport serves 108.1 million passengers in 2024, second-highest in history

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) recorded 108.1 million passengers in 2024, marking its second-highest annual total, just behind 2019’s 110 million.

The airport remains the world’s busiest and most efficient, with a 3% passenger increase from 2023.

Key highlights

  • Aircraft operations: 796,224 takeoffs and landings (+2.6%)
  • Cargo operations: +6% growth
  • Future plans: Expansion to 125 million passengers within five years, with investments in airline partnerships, terminal upgrades, and smart technology.

City leaders praised ATL’s operational excellence and commitment to enhancing the traveller experience.

This post was published on 2 March 2025 15:11

André Orban

M. Sc. Engineering

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