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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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#45 in United States
Out of 2020 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#220 Worldwide
Top 2.9% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#2287 MSL
Top 32.8% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+23.9%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,390 ft (3,776 m). It ranks as the #45 longest runway in United States and #220 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 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
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/atl.json ↗