For a century, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been more than a transportation hub — it has been the heartbeat of a city on the move and a symbol of what visionary leadership can achieve.

Everyone in Atlanta and beyond knows that ATL isn’t just a place for catching flights. It’s a beacon of opportunity, excellence, and innovation. From its humble origins as a racetrack, ATL has soared to unimaginable heights — now serving over 100 million passengers annually, employing more than 850 dedicated staff, and spanning 4,700 acres with five runways and seven concourses.

This milestone honors the legacies of Atlanta’s former mayors and the airport’s namesakes, William B. Hartsfield and Maynard H. Jackson. Their bold leadership transformed an abandoned airfield into the world’s busiest and most efficient airport, creating a global gateway that joins people to new experiences, markets, and each another.

Over the next 18 months, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will lift off into a once-in-a-century celebration — an epic centennial tribute as dynamic and storied as the Airport itself.

From an abandoned auto racetrack to the crown jewel of global aviation, ATL’s journey will be honored in grand fashion — with an elegant gala befitting its legacy, immersive art installations that stir the soul, and captivating stories that trace every milestone from takeoff to triumph. This isn’t just a look back — it’s a soaring celebration of what lies ahead.

Visitors will embark on a time-traveling experience through the evolution of flight, discovering how ATL transformed not just the skyline of Atlanta but the very way we move through the world. And with a bold eye toward the future, the centennial festivities will spotlight the innovations shaping the next century of air travel.

As ATL marks this historic moment, the Airport extends a heartfelt invitation to the world: Celebrate 100 years of connecting people, cultures, and dreams. The journey continues — and the best is yet to come.