Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a Smoke-free Environment

In an effort to maintain the health, safety and welfare of the traveling public the City of Atlanta has passed an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ref. no, 19-O-1205).

Smoking Zones

ATL has designated smoking areas (smoking zones) outside of the domestic and international terminals.  These designated smoking zones are located at least 25 feet from the Terminal entrance.  Persons under the age of 18 are prohibited from smoking in designated smoking zones.

Domestic Terminal North Lower Level	Door LN1	Door LN2
Domestic Terminal North Main	Door N1	Area Between Doors N3 and N4
Domestic Terminal South Lower Level	Door LS1	Door LS2
Domestic Terminal South Main	Area Between Door S1 and S2	Area Between Doors S4 and S5	Door S6
International Terminal	Departures (Upper Level) Doors D1 and D3	Arrivals (Lower Level) Doors A1 and A3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered smoking/vaping?

Smoking is defined as inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying a lighted tobacco product including cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco.

Vapor products are defined as any noncombustible product containing nicotine that employs a heating element, power source, electronic circuit, or other electronic, chemical, or mechanical means, regardless of shape or size that can be used to produce vapor from nicotine in a solution or other form.  It includes any electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product or device and any vapor cartridge or other container of nicotine in a solution or other form that is intended to be used with or in an electronic device.

What happens if I smoke or vape inside the airport?

The City of Atlanta smoking ordinance is enforced by the Atlanta Police Department. Persons who violate the ordinance are subject to a civil penalty up to a $200 fine.