Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Large HubAtlanta, GA · ATL
Recent News
Updated Mar 15, 2026Hartsfield-Jackson was placed under a ground stop on March 7, 2026, due to thunderstorms, restricting departures and arrivals. The weather disruptions were part of nationwide flight chaos affecting multiple major hubs.
Atlanta airport is deploying biometric identification systems in collaboration with TSA and CLEAR to streamline passenger processing. The technology enhances security and reduces bottlenecks, particularly important ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reached the halfway point in its $1.4 billion Concourse D modernization, completing 10 of 19 planned modular moves. The expansion will increase the concourse width from 60 to 99 feet and is scheduled for completion in 2029.
The airport completed a 700-foot extension of its Plane Train tunnel system, including a 133-foot spur, which will reduce train headway and increase capacity from 10,000 to 12,000 passengers per hour. Wait times between concourses will drop from 108 seconds to 90 seconds.
Airport Profile
Key Financial Data (FY 2025)
Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)
Cost per Enplanement (CPE)
Revenue
Expense
Ratemaking Overview
Settlement & True-Up
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Extraordinary Coverage Protection (ECP)
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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
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Financial Statements
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