Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Large HubAtlanta, GA · ATL
Recent News
Updated Mar 8, 2026Severe thunderstorms with unforecast hail on March 6-7 required ground equipment inspections of more than 50 Delta aircraft and left multiple planes stuck on the tarmac for hours. Delta canceled close to 200 flights overnight, and the FAA issued a ground stop due to thunderstorms and continual lightning.
Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways suspended operations through early March 2026 following escalating conflict in the Middle East. Delta also pushed back its highly anticipated Atlanta-Tel Aviv route restart originally scheduled for mid-April. International terminal operations continue with elevated security posture.
The airport unveiled a permanent exhibit between Concourses D and E in February 2026, showcasing its century-long history with artifacts, signage, and a Pitcairn Mailwing model. The exhibit highlights Atlanta's role during the Civil Rights Movement and its rise as the world's busiest airport, timed to welcome visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.
The TSA One Security Screening (OSS) pilot launched in July 2025 allows passengers on select American Airlines flights from London Heathrow to bypass re-screening at ATL checkpoints. The first passengers off the plane clear CBP and reach the sterile area in 7 minutes, compared to 35 minutes for the last passengers.
Airport Profile
Key Financial Data (FY 2025)
Enplaned Passengers (T-100)
Cost per Enplanement (CPE)
Revenue
Expense
Ratemaking Overview
Settlement & True-Up
Not available
Extraordinary Coverage Protection (ECP)
Not available
Landing Fee Methodology
Airfield cost center: total airfield costs less non-airline airfield revenues (fuel, cargo fees, etc.), divided by estimated total landed weight of all airlines. Residual methodology — airlines collectively bear airfield cost shortfall.
Terminal Rental Rate
Terminal cost center: direct and allocated terminal building costs less concession revenue credits (applied at specified percentages of Inside Concessions Revenues per AUA), allocated to signatory airlines based on leased space.
Common Use & Gate Allocation
Additional Bonds Test
Historical: Revenues for any 12 consecutive months of last 18 months must produce at least 120% of combined existing + proposed Debt Service Requirement. Projected: Airport Consultant certifies projected Revenues for each of first 2 full FYs after issuance will produce at least 120% combined AADS.
Rate Covenant
City covenants to prescribe, fix, maintain, and collect rates, fees, and other charges to produce Net Revenues in each Fiscal Year which will: For General Revenues: at least 120% (and 110% without General Revenue Enhancement Subaccount) of Debt Service Requirement on all related Bonds then Outstanding for the Sinking Fund Year ending next January 1
Flow of Funds
Gross revenue pledge with waterfall: Revenue Fund → Operating Expenses → Sinking Fund (DS) → Debt Service Reserve Account → Rebate Account → Renewal and Extension Fund → General Revenue Enhancement Subaccount
Source Documents
Official Statements
Financial Statements
Airline Use Agreements
Rate Books
Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting