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For a century, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been more than a transportation hub \u2014 it has been the heartbeat of a city on the move and a symbol of what visionary leadership can achieve.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Everyone in Atlanta and beyond knows that ATL isn\u2019t just a place for catching flights. It\u2019s a beacon of opportunity, excellence, and innovation. From its humble origins as a racetrack, ATL has soared to unimaginable heights \u2014 now serving over 100 million passengers annually, employing more than 850 dedicated staff, and spanning 4,700 acres with five runways and seven concourses.<\/h3>\n

This milestone honors the legacies of Atlanta\u2019s former mayors and the airport\u2019s namesakes, William B. Hartsfield and Maynard H. Jackson. Their bold leadership transformed an abandoned airfield into the world\u2019s busiest and most efficient airport, creating a global gateway that joins people to new experiences, markets, and each another.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1744724927285{margin-top: 25px !important;border-left-width: 6px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #F9F9F9 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;border-color: #094B76 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1744724831019{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]\n

\u201cEvery flight that takes off or lands here connects people to incredible opportunities and experiences \u2013 and most importantly, to one another.\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n

~Andre Dickens, 61st<\/sup>\u00a0Mayor of Atlanta<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDdmlkZW8lMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjEwMCUyNSUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMmF1dG8lMjIlMjBjb250cm9scyUzRSUwQSUyMCUyMCUzQ3NvdXJjZSUyMHNyYyUzRCUyMmh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmF0bC5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjUlMkYwNCUyRkNlbnRlbm5pYWwtQ291bnRkb3duLm1wNCUyMiUyMHR5cGUlM0QlMjJ2aWRlbyUyRm1wNCUyMiUzRSUwQSUyMCUyMFlvdXIlMjBicm93c2VyJTIwZG9lcyUyMG5vdCUyMHN1cHBvcnQlMjB0aGUlMjB2aWRlbyUyMHRhZy4lMEElM0MlMkZ2aWRlbyUzRSUwQQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1744725299885{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”]\n

E<\/span>very takeoff and landing at ATL also celebrates connection \u2014 a moment that reflects the values of equity, inclusion, and progress. With 12 LEED-certified projects and more in the pipeline, ATL also champions sustainability as it embraces the future.<\/h3>\n

As we celebrate 100 years, we honor the visionaries who paved the runway and those who continue to make ATL soar. The journey continues \u2014 and the sky is not the limit.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”22860″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Over the next 18 months, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will lift off into a once-in-a-century celebration \u2014 an epic centennial tribute as dynamic and storied as the Airport itself.<\/h3>\n

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From an abandoned auto racetrack to the crown jewel of global aviation, ATL\u2019s journey will be honored in grand fashion \u2014 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\u2019t just a look back \u2014 it\u2019s a soaring celebration of what lies ahead.<\/h3>\n

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.<\/h3>\n

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 \u2014 and the best is yet to come.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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