For Immediate Release
July 19, 2023
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Hartsfield-Jackson Once Again Named World's Busiest Airport
ATL tops list with 93.7 million passengers in 2022
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) once again retains its status as the world's busiest airport as determined by Airports Council International (ACI). In 2022 ATL served 93.7 million passengers and conducted more aircraft operations than any other airport in the world. ACI published their latest World Airport Traffic Dataset with passenger, cargo, and aircraft movement rankings for over 2,600 airports across more than 180 countries and territories and confirmed the top 20 busiest airports in the world.
“I’m proud that ATL will keep the title that our team works so hard every day to earn,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. “ATL brings the world to Atlanta and opens opportunities for our residents and businesses. It is truly the economic powerhouse of the Southeast and a major player in our work to move Atlanta forward as an international city with opportunities for all.”
"This recognition is a remarkable achievement and reflects the collective efforts of our entire Airport community,” said Airport General Manager Balram “B” Bheodari. “We are proud to serve as one team, delivering excellence while connecting our community to the world.”
To view the full list of the ACI busiest airport world rankings, visit https://aci.aero/2023/07/19/aci-world-confirms-top-20-busiest-airports-worldwide/
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATL is the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in one year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. The Airport boasts an annual direct economic impact of $66 billion in the state. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
