Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Live Cam

Situated 10 mi south of the Downtown Atlanta district

Live Webcam Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia - United States

What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. History Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as ATL, is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the world's busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft operations. The airport has a long and fascinating history dating back to the early 1900s. In 1909, the city of Atlanta purchased an abandoned racetrack in the city's southeast corner, which would eventually be.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Morning 6–10am localPeak departure bank; heaviest runway activity
Afternoon 1–5pmArrival banks and afternoon departures
EveningsLast flights; illuminated field on night-capable cameras
Adverse weatherCheck crosswind conditions and visibility before flying

Quick Facts

History & Context

History Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as ATL, is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the world's busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft operations. The airport has a long and fascinating history dating back to the early 1900s. In 1909, the city of Atlanta purchased an abandoned racetrack in the city's southeast corner, which would eventually become the site of the airport. The racetrack was transformed into an airfield, and in 1925, it was named Candler Field after former Atlanta mayor Asa Candler. In 1941, Mayor William Hartsfield spearheaded a campaign to build a new airport for Atlanta. The city acquired land near the small community of Hapeville, just south of Atlanta, and construction of the new airport began. The new airport, named Atlanta Municipal Airport, opened in 1948 and replaced Candler Field as Atlanta's primary airport.

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