If you’re flying into or out of Atlanta, Georgia, the airport code you’ll see most often is ATL. That code refers to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the primary airport serving the Atlanta metro area and one of the busiest airports in the world.
This guide breaks down what ATL means, how to use Atlanta’s airport codes when you book travel, and what locals and visitors should know about airports in and around the city.
Airport code for Atlanta:ATL
Full name:Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
This is the airport you’ll almost always be using if:
You’ll see ATL on:
When an airline or travel site asks, “From/To which airport?” and you type Atlanta, it will usually auto-fill to ATL.
Location:
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is located just south of downtown Atlanta, primarily in Clayton County, with easy access from:
Typical address used for navigation:
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
6000 N Terminal Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30320
General airport information phone:
You can typically find updated contact numbers on official city or airport materials; many travelers rely on the airport’s main information line for flight and terminal questions.
Understanding airport codes helps you:
For people in Atlanta, the most common codes you’ll run into are:
Most commercial, scheduled passenger flights for Atlanta area residents still go through ATL.
The airport you know as ATL actually has several identifiers:
For everyday travelers in or to Atlanta, ATL is the only code you typically need to remember.
While ATL is a single airport code, once you’re inside, you’ll see a lot of letter-based concourse designations. These aren’t separate airport codes, but it’s helpful to understand them:
On your boarding pass, you might see something like:
That still means Atlanta, GA (ATL), just specifying where you need to go within the airport.
Here’s a simple overview of airport codes that matter most to people in and around Atlanta:
| Airport Name | City / Area | Primary Use | Code Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International | Atlanta, GA | Major commercial passenger | IATA/FAA | ATL |
| Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International | Atlanta, GA | Air traffic control / aviation | ICAO | KATL |
| Fulton County Airport – Brown Field | Atlanta (west side) | General aviation, corporate | FAA | FTY |
| DeKalb–Peachtree Airport | Chamblee / NE Atlanta | General aviation, corporate | FAA/IATA | PDK |
| Columbus Airport | Columbus, GA | Regional commercial | IATA | CSG |
| Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport | Chattanooga, TN | Regional commercial | IATA | CHA |
For normal airline travel to or from Atlanta, you will almost always book flights to/from ATL.
When you’re booking flights and the system asks for an airport or city:
✅ Tip for locals:
If you have out-of-town friends or family visiting, remind them to double-check that their ticket says ATL and specifically says “Atlanta, GA” as the airport location.
Once you know the airport code ATL, the next question is usually: “How do I get there from where I am in Atlanta?”
MARTA is one of the easiest ways to reach ATL from many parts of the city:
If you’re staying near a MARTA rail station, entering ATL as your destination for mapping will usually default to the airport’s rail stop or terminal address.
When entering directions in a GPS or map app, use:
Rideshare drivers will almost always know “ATL” or “Atlanta airport” as a destination, but specifying Domestic vs. International Terminal is important.
Although the airport code remains ATL, the experience differs depending on whether you’re flying within the U.S. or to/from another country.
Even though ATL is the main passenger hub, you might come across other airport codes if you’re dealing with private flights, charters, or local aviation.
While travelers booking regular airline tickets typically won’t use FTY, locals sometimes see this code:
People who live in Brookhaven, Chamblee, or Dunwoody may be very familiar with PDK, especially due to lower-flying aircraft overhead, but it is not Atlanta’s main commercial airport.
For typical airline passengers, no.
ATL is the primary commercial airport code for the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Codes like FTY and PDK refer to secondary, mostly general-aviation airports and are not used for major airline service to the city.
Most standard passenger tickets will show ATL, but if you see KATL, that’s the ICAO code used for aviation operations. It still refers to the same Atlanta airport.
Yes. There are smaller towns named Atlanta in other states with their own airport codes (for small local airports).
If you are traveling to Atlanta, Georgia, make sure your ticket clearly lists ATL – Atlanta, GA.
Remember: whether you’re a local, a frequent visitor, or flying through for the first time, ATL is the code you need to know for Atlanta’s main airport.
