5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Despite the high volume of travelers, the air felt fresh and the atmosphere was very clean and well-maintained.”
Johnny (Lee)5★ on Google
Airports / Georgia / ATL
Large airport · ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta, Georgia · 1,026 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
73,128 ratings
3
Operators based
1,026
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Atlanta, GeorgiaELEV 1,026 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
73,128
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,026
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL / ATL) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 1,026 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Aerago, Hill Aircraft & Leasing Corp., and Prestige Helicopters, Inc. are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY, 10 nm), DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK, 16 nm), and Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE, 17 nm). With 5 runways, the longest 12,390-foot paved runway, ATL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ATL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Atlanta.
1 FBO serves KATL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 131.500
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“A giant airport that manages to stay clean, fresh, and highly efficient—definitely a 5-star experience!”
Johnny (Lee)5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KATL
IATA
ATL
FAA / Local
ATL
Elevation
1,026 ft
Coordinates
33.6367° N · 84.4281° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs GA fields
state range 19–1,535 ft
At 1,026 ft, ATL sits higher than 86% of the 69 Georgia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
5 runways
longest 12,390 ft
- 09L/27R12,390 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 08R/26L9,999 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 08L/26R9,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 09R/27L9,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 10/289,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,390 ft
ATL's 12,390 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmFTYFulton County Airport Brown FieldAtlanta
- 16nmPDKDeKalb Peachtree AirportAtlanta
- 17nmMGEDobbins Air Reserve BaseMarietta
- 24nmKRYYCobb County International Airport-McCollum FieldAtlanta
- 56nmRMGRichard B Russell AirportRome
- 58nmAHNAthens Ben Epps AirportAthens
Location
Open the full mapKATL · Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · Atlanta, GA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ATL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 186 nm | 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 464 nm | 1h 29m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 474 nm | 1h 30m |
| Miami (MIA) | 518 nm | 1h 36m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 527 nm | 1h 38m |
| Houston (HOU) | 604 nm | 1h 48m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 625 nm | 1h 51m |
| New York (TEB) | 657 nm | 1h 56m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ATL?
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,390 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ATL?
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport has 5 runways; the longest measures 12,390 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ATL?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport as a home base, including Aerago, Hill Aircraft & Leasing Corp., Prestige Helicopters, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport?
- One FBO serves ATL: Signature Flight Support Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ATL?
- The closest alternate is Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY), about 10 nm away, followed by DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) at 16 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ATL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 29m (464 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 30m (474 nm), Miami about 1h 36m (518 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.