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Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Atlanta, Georgia (United States)
IATA: ATL ICAO: KATL
Longest Active Runway
12,390 ft
3,776 meters
Field Elevation
1,026 ft
313 m MSL
Runway Inventory
5 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
33.6367°, -84.4281°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#140 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#220 of 7558
Top 2.9% percentile worldwide
National Standing (United States)
#11 in US
#45 of 2020 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+23.9%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,390 ft (3,776 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #140. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #220 worldwide (Top 2.9%) and #11 nationally in United States.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 1,026 ft (313 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

With no qualifying commercial facilities with paved runways ≥5,000 ft within a 100 NM radius, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport functions as an isolated regional aviation hub. Scheduled air services and transiting aircraft must calculate extended diversion reserves to alternate airfields outside the immediate 100 NM quadrant.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 12,390 ft (3,776 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,776 m) and paved surface engineering, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
09L/27R 12,390 ft (3776m) 150 ft (46m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
08R/26L 9,999 ft (3048m) 150 ft (46m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
08L/26R 9,000 ft (2743m) 150 ft (46m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
09R/27L 9,000 ft (2743m) 150 ft (46m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
10/28 9,000 ft (2743m) 150 ft (46m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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