The World’s Busiest Hub: What Are The Operational Quirks Of Atlanta Airport For Pilots?

The title of the world’s busiest airport has belonged to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for many years. The airport, named in honor of former Mayors William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson, is the primary mega-hub of Delta Air Lines and a focus city for Frontier and Southwest. Hartsfield-Jackson has consistently been the busiest airport for passenger traffic for the last two decades and spans 4,700 acres just south of Atlanta’s downtown. This article will discuss the piloting experience at the world’s busiest passenger airport and highlight some interesting operational points.