Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL)

Atlanta, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KATL

IATA

ATL

City

Atlanta

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

1,026 ft

Runways

5 runways

Coordinates

33.6407, -84.4277

Overview

One of the busiest airports globally by passenger traffic. Primary hub for Delta Air Lines with parallel runway operations.

Current Weather at KATL

Pilots flying into or out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KATL 180952Z 28006KT 10SM FEW150 SCT250 23/21 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02330211 $

Wind 280° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 28

Current TAF

TAF KATL 180948Z 1810/1912 30006KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250 FM181500 32007KT P6SM SCT035 SCT100 PROB30 1820/1901 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM190200 32005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KATL. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KATL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Atlanta. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KATL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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