Atlanta Airport Directory: Your Practical Guide to Navigating Hartsfield–Jackson

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is one of the busiest airports in the world, and it can feel overwhelming if you do not know where things are. This Atlanta airport directory breaks down the airport in a clear, local-friendly way so you can quickly find terminals, gates, parking, rental cars, ground transportation, services, and key phone numbers.

Whether you live in metro Atlanta or you are flying in for the first time, this guide is designed to help you move through ATL confidently.

Airport Basics: Layout of Atlanta’s Hartsfield–Jackson

ATL is organized around two main terminal areas and multiple concourses:

• Domestic Terminal
  • North Terminal – primarily Delta Air Lines ticketing and check-in.
  • South Terminal – other domestic carriers’ ticketing and check-in.
• International Terminal (Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal)
  • Also known as Terminal F.
  • Handles most international departures and arrivals.

Between and beyond the terminals are seven concourses:

• Concourse T – directly attached to the Domestic Terminal.
• Concourses A, B, C, D, E, and F – connected by the underground Plane Train and pedestrian tunnel.

You can move between all concourses and terminals without leaving the secure area, as long as you are through security.

Addresses, General Info, and Key Phone Numbers

Main Airport Address
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
6000 North Terminal Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30320

General Information (Airport)

• Main information line: (800) 897-1910 (or check local listings for current numbers)
• TTY/TDD for hearing-impaired travelers is available at various information counters inside the terminals.

If you are calling from within metro Atlanta to plan your trip, you can often get up-to-date information by contacting your airline directly and pairing it with this directory for layout and logistics.

Terminals and Concourses: Where Things Are

Domestic Terminal: North and South

Location: West side of the airfield along Interstate 85.

• North Terminal
  • Primary check-in area for Delta Air Lines domestic flights.
  • Includes baggage claim, ticket counters, and TSA checkpoints.
• South Terminal
  • Primarily serves other U.S. carriers (for example, Southwest, American, United, Frontier, and others).
  • Includes ticketing, baggage claim, and TSA checkpoints.

Both North and South feed into Concourse T, and from there you can reach all other concourses via the Plane Train.

International Terminal (Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal – Terminal F)

Address
Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal
2600 Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30354

• Handles most international departures and arrivals, especially for Delta and many international carriers.
• Includes its own check-in, security, customs, and baggage claim.
• Direct access to Concourse F, with connections to all other concourses by Plane Train or walkway.

If you live in Atlanta and are picking up someone on an international flight, make sure you confirm whether they will come into the International Terminal or the Domestic Terminal, since pickup areas are on different sides of the airport.

Gate and Airline Directory (High-Level Overview)

Airlines may shift gate assignments, but the general pattern at ATL looks like this:

Always confirm your airline and gate on your boarding pass or with your airline before heading to the airport, especially if you are driving in from elsewhere in metro Atlanta and want to park close to the right terminal.

Security Checkpoints and Getting Between Concourses

Security Checkpoints

You can clear TSA security at:

• Main Security between North and South Domestic Terminals.
• North Terminal Security (Delta side).
• South Terminal Security (other domestic carriers).
• International Terminal Security at Terminal F.

Lines vary by time of day. Local travelers often try:

• Early morning or late evening for typically lighter crowds.
• Mid-day on weekdays often feels busier.

If you are connecting through ATL, you do not need to clear security again when moving concourse-to-concourse.

Plane Train and Walkways

After security, you can use:

• Plane Train – an underground automated train that serves:
  • Domestic Terminal (T Gate station)
  • Concourses T, A, B, C, D, E, F
  • International Terminal station
• Underground pedestrian tunnel – runs parallel to the Plane Train with moving walkways and artwork.

Estimated travel times:

• Domestic Terminal to Concourse A or B: 2–5 minutes by Plane Train.
• Domestic Terminal to Concourse F (International): 10–15 minutes including waiting and walking.

Parking Directory: Where to Park at ATL

For Atlanta residents or frequent visitors, picking the right parking lot can save time and money.

Main Parking Options

• Domestic Terminal Parking
  • North and South Hourly Parking Garages – closest to the terminals, good for short stays and pickups.
  • North and South Daily Parking Garages – a bit farther but still walkable; better for multi-day trips.
• Economy Parking Lots
  • Typically located adjacent to the main garages; shuttles or short walks to terminals.
• Park-Ride Lots
  • ATL West and ATL Park-Ride options providing shuttle service to the terminals.
• International Terminal Parking
  • Terminal F has its own covered parking garage and economy lots with direct terminal access.

If you are dropping someone off at the Domestic Terminal, consider using the Cell Phone Waiting Lot off I-85 to avoid circling. You can wait there until your passenger calls, then head to curbside pickup.

Ground Transportation: Getting To and From ATL

MARTA (Public Transit)

For many people in Atlanta, MARTA is the simplest way into the airport.

• Airport MARTA Station
  • Located at the Domestic Terminal, near baggage claim inside the Ground Transportation area.
  • Served by both the Red Line and Gold Line.
• From Midtown, Downtown, or Buckhead:
  • Take the Red or Gold line southbound; Airport Station is the last stop.

If you are flying from the International Terminal, you can take a free shuttle between Terminal F and the Domestic Terminal/MARTA station.

Taxis, Rideshare, and Shuttles

• Taxis
  • Official taxi stands are located outside the Domestic Terminal and International Terminal.
  • Flat-rate pricing often applies from the airport to certain Atlanta zones (such as Downtown or Midtown).
• Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
  • Dedicated rideshare pickup areas are clearly marked in Ground Transportation zones.
• Hotel Shuttles
  • Many hotels in College Park, Hapeville, and the Airport area operate free shuttles to/from ATL; look for hotel shuttle pickup signs.
• Regional Shuttles
  • Ground transportation counters can direct you to services going to other Georgia cities (for example, Macon, Athens, or Columbus) that operate from the airport.

If you live in the suburbs (Gwinnett, Cobb, Henry, Fayette), compare driving plus parking vs. parking at a MARTA station and taking the train—the trade-off is usually cost vs. predictability during rush hour.

Rental Cars and Ground Transportation Center

Rental Car Center (RCC)

ATL’s Rental Car Center is separate from the main terminals but easy to reach.

Location:
2200 Rental Car Center Parkway
College Park, GA 30337

• Houses major rental agencies under one roof.
• Connected to the Domestic Terminal by the SkyTrain (an elevated automated train) near the MARTA station and parking areas.

How to Get There:

1. From Domestic Terminal:
   • Follow signs to SkyTrain / Rental Car Center.
   • Board SkyTrain; ride is a few minutes.
2. From International Terminal:
   • Take the free shuttle to the Domestic Terminal/SkyTrain area, then transfer to the SkyTrain.

If you are returning a rental car, allow extra time during weekday rush hours on I-85 or local College Park roads.

Passenger Services and Amenities Directory

Information Desks

Information counters are located throughout:

• Domestic Terminal (North and South) in main lobbies.
• Concourse centers near central food courts or walkways.
• International Terminal arrivals and departures halls.

They can assist with directions, accessibility needs, and basic questions.

Lost and Found

Depending on where you lost your item, you may need different contacts:

• In the terminal/common areas (not on a plane):
  • Contact ATL Lost and Found operated by the airport.
• On an aircraft or at a gate:
  • Contact the airline’s lost and found directly.
• In TSA security area:
  • Contact TSA Lost and Found at ATL.

If you live locally, you can call ahead to confirm if your item has been found before driving back to the airport.

Wi‑Fi and Charging

• ATL offers free Wi‑Fi throughout terminals and concourses.
• Charging stations and outlets are available at many gates, food courts, and seating areas.

Food, Shops, and Services

Across concourses T–F you will find:

• Quick-service restaurants and coffee shops.
• Sit-down dining in several concourses.
• Convenience shops with snacks, travel essentials, and reading material.
• Service desks for airlines, currency exchange (primarily in international areas), and some banking/ATM services.

Travelers with longer layovers can use the Plane Train to explore different concourses for more food options.

Accessibility and Special Assistance

ATL provides a range of services for passengers with disabilities or special needs:

• Wheelchair assistance – request through your airline before your flight or at check-in.
• Elevators, ramps, and accessible restrooms in all terminals and concourses.
• TTY/TDD phones and visual paging in many public areas.
• Accessible transportation on the Plane Train, SkyTrain, and airport shuttles.

If you or a family member live in Atlanta and need additional time for assistance, arrive earlier than you normally would, and notify your airline in advance.

Meeting, Drop-Off, and Pickup Tips for Atlanta Locals

For Atlanta-area residents picking up or dropping off travelers, these patterns can help:

• Curbside Drop-Off
  • Allowed at both Domestic and International Terminals.
  • Stay at the curb only long enough to unload.
• Passenger Pickup
  • Use Cell Phone Lots near Domestic and International Terminals to wait for a call.
  • Head to Arrivals curbside once your passenger has their bags.
• Meeting Inside
  • Common meeting points:
    • Domestic Terminal: Near baggage claim carousels or in the central atrium.
    • International Terminal: Arrivals hall just outside customs.

If a traveler is connecting through ATL and exiting the airport to meet you, remind them they will need to clear security again later, so build enough time into their schedule.

Helpful Quick-Reference Directory

Terminals & Concourses

• Domestic Terminal: North (Delta) and South (other carriers)
• International Terminal: Maynard H. Jackson Jr. (Terminal F)
• Concourses: T, A, B, C, D, E, F – all connected by Plane Train

Key Transit Links

• MARTA Airport Station – Domestic Terminal (Red/Gold Line terminus)
• SkyTrain – connects Domestic area to Rental Car Center
• Shuttles – link International Terminal with Domestic/MARTA/SkyTrain

Parking

• North/South Hourly Garages – short-term, closest to terminals
• North/South Daily Garages, Economy Lots – longer stays
• International Terminal Parking – garage and economy lots at Terminal F
• Cell Phone Lots – waiting areas for pickups

Rental Cars

• Rental Car Center: 2200 Rental Car Center Pkwy, College Park, GA 30337

Using this directory, you can move through Atlanta’s Hartsfield–Jackson airport with a clearer picture of how everything fits together—whether you are catching a morning flight, picking up visiting family, or just trying to understand how the airport is organized from a local’s perspective.