Hartsfield / Jackson Atlanta International (KATL), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, identified by the code KATL, sits roughly seven nautical miles from downtown Atlanta and ranks among the highest-volume airports in the FAA TFMSC dataset with over 803,000 annual operations recorded in 2025. The airfield is towered and operates around the clock, with five paved concrete runways, the longest reaching 12,390 feet, and full onsite CBP inspection services backed by a USDA compliance agreement. Business aviation accounts for a comparatively small share of total movements, and the field's taxiway system carries an extensive set of wingspan-based restrictions tied to widebody traffic.
Runways
Hartsfield / Jackson Atlanta International has five paved runways. The longest, 09L/27R, is 12,390 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hartsfield / Jackson Atlanta International has Jet A, 100LL and 100 available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hartsfield / Jackson Atlanta International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hartsfield / Jackson Atlanta International recorded 10,830 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KATL concentrates in September and October, with those two months well above the rest of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 1,368 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hartsfield / Jackson Atlanta International averages 16.4 days above 90°F in July, 12.8 freeze days in January and 0.4 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.1°F, and January the coldest, at 54.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hartsfield / Jackson Atlanta International has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Touch-and-go operations, low approaches, and practice instrument approaches are not permitted on any runway.
When an aircraft with a wingspan greater than or equal to 172 feet is present on taxiway E between taxiway E13 and the approach end of runway 26L, no aircraft with a wingspan greater than or equal to 144 feet may be present on Echo Pad.
Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet and/or tail height greater than 45 feet are restricted from using taxiway W. During taxiway W operations, runway 27R intersection departures from taxiway LB or taxiway LC can expect the following distances with runway remaining: from taxiway LB, 11,040 feet (TORA/TODA) and 12,140 feet (ASDA); from taxiway LC, 10,810 feet (TORA/TODA) and 11,910 feet (ASDA). Aircraft may request the full length of runway 27R for departure upon initial contact with ATC.
The PAPI for runway 26L is unusable beyond 7 degrees left and right of the runway centerline.
The PAPI for runway 26R is unusable beyond 6 degrees left and 7 degrees right of the runway centerline.
Concrete hopper (obstruction).
Be alert to runway crossing clearances. Readback of all runway holding instructions is required.
Preferential runway use is in effect. Expect to use runways 08R/26L and 09L/27R for departures; runways 08L/26R and 09R/27L are used primarily for arrivals.
Runway 9L departures can expect an intersection departure from taxiway M2, with runway remaining of 11,440 feet (TORA/TODA) and 10,780 feet (ASDA).
A Noise and Operations Monitoring System (NOMS) program is in effect. Contact the Atlanta Department of Aviation for more information.
Bird activity on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 1437/R/D/W/T
PCR VALUE: 1307/R/C/W/T
PCR VALUE: 1336/R/C/W/T
PCR VALUE: 1068/R/C/W/T
PCR VALUE: 1378/R/C/W/T
Run-ups are permitted at various sites. Coordinate use of city facilities, movement areas, and allowable non-movement areas with the Department of Aviation Operations, and coordinate use of the airlines' facilities with them.
Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 214 feet are restricted from using taxiway F east of Ramp 5 North and west of taxiway D.
Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet are restricted from using taxiway V. Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet are required to use taxi speeds less than 15 mph when passing aircraft with a wingspan greater than 214 feet on taxiway L/M east of L7.
All aircraft with wingspans greater than 214 feet are required to use taxi speeds not greater than 15 mph on taxiways A, L, M, and SJ.
When aircraft with wingspans greater than 214 feet are present on the field, all other aircraft must adhere to the taxiway centerline on taxiways L and M, taxiways E and F, and taxiways SC and SJ between SG and R, due to separation requirements between the parallel taxiways.
Two aircraft with wingspans greater than 225 feet may not taxi simultaneously on adjacent parallel taxiways L/M, except west of L7 at speeds less than 15 mph. No aircraft with a wingspan of 226 feet or greater can taxi on taxiway M between L14 and L16, taxiway N between P and SC, or taxiway N between U and K.
No aircraft with a wingspan greater than 213 feet may pass another aircraft with a wingspan greater than or equal to 225 feet on taxiway L/M east of L7.
Aircraft should not execute the acute-angled taxiway turn eastbound to northbound from taxiway N to taxiway J.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hartsfield / Jackson Atlanta International has five airfields within 19 NM. The closest is Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field (KFTY), 9.78 NM northwest.
Part of the Atlanta area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KATL?
The longest runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 09L/27R, at 12,390 feet with a width of 150 feet. Its surface is concrete. KATL operates five parallel and crossing runways in total, all concrete and all 150 feet wide, ranging from 9,000 feet up to the 12,390-foot maximum. This runway length supports the full range of widebody and long-haul departures scheduled at the airport. Dispatchers planning heavy operations should reference this figure alongside the field's published PCR values for pavement strength.
Are touch-and-go operations permitted at KATL?
Touch-and-go operations are not permitted at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, on any runway. Low approaches and practice instrument approaches are also excluded from the field's operations. This restriction applies across all runways at KATL without exception, reflecting the volume of scheduled traffic the airport handles. Crews planning training flights or proficiency approaches need to identify an alternate airport for that activity. General aviation flights transiting KATL should plan for standard arrivals and departures only.
How does wingspan affect taxiway access at KATL?
Wingspan restrictions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are extensive and apply to several taxiways. Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 214 feet cannot use taxiway F east of Ramp 5 North and west of taxiway D, and must taxi at speeds below 15 mph on taxiways A, L, M, and SJ. Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet are restricted from taxiway V and taxiway W, and must slow when passing larger aircraft on taxiway L / M east of L7. Additional separation rules govern centerline adherence on taxiways E / F and SC / SJ when large-wingspan aircraft are present. Dispatchers of large or superheavy aircraft should review these constraints before filing a taxi route through KATL.
Is customs available at KATL for international arrivals?
Customs and Border Protection inspection services are available onsite at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, along with a USDA compliance agreement. This places KATL among the small number of US airports with full onsite federal inspection capability rather than requiring a diversion to a nearby customs-designated field. International arrivals can clear CBP directly at the airport without prior coordination with a remote facility. The USDA compliance agreement covers agricultural inspection requirements tied to international cargo and passenger baggage. Crews handling international arrivals at KATL should still confirm hours and any advance notice requirements directly with the relevant federal agency.
What is the seasonal pattern in business aviation traffic at KATL?
Business aviation traffic at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, per FAA TFMSC data for 2025, peaks in September at 1,368 operations and October at 1,242 operations. The lowest months are November at 595 operations and July at 712 operations. Total business aviation operations for the year reached 10,830 against an airport-wide total of 803,556 operations. This seasonal swing means dispatchers scheduling business aviation movements into KATL in the early fall should expect a busier ramp environment than in November. The gap between the slowest and busiest months is more than double in operation count.