Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta International Airport – ATL Atlanta
Otherwise known as Atlanta Airport, Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta International Airport serves the greater part of Atlanta, Georgia. The airport is the primary international airport that is situated 11 kilometers south of the District of Downtown Atlanta. Since its inception in 1926, Atlanta Airport had been busy, serving passengers flying to and from the airport. The airport was named after William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson, former mayors of Atlanta. As of 2018, the airport had served over 100 million passengers, with 895,682 aircraft operations.
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ATL Airport has a total of five runways, 1 helipad, two terminals, and a total of 192 gates. The airport has 152 gates that are dedicated to domestic airlines and 40 gates for international airlines. The western side of the domestic terminal building has two divisions, which are the Terminal South and the Terminal North. Upon arrival at the airport, head off to its surrounding cities for vacation, such as Vinings, that is located across the Chattahoochee River, or at Sandy Springs, a city in northern Fulton County.
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Passengers that are looking to stay at nearby Atlanta airport hotel can stay at Holiday Inn Atlanta Airport South that is strategically situated next to the airport, or at Crowne Plaza Atlanta – Airport. The two airports offer free 24 hours airport shuttle service.
Passengers that are planning to travel to other areas in Georgia can book their flights at Fulton County Airport – Brown Field or at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Atlanta, GA airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Atlanta, GA, United States (ATL-Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the ATL airport. Most of these ATL hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Atlanta, GA motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the ATL airport are Gwinnett Center, Archibald Smith Plantation Home, and Grant Park.
