Atlanta Airport Suggests Passengers Arrive Very Early If Traveling on July 4

ATLANTA – As the July 4 holiday approaches, officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are preparing for a significant increase in traffic, with nearly 4 million passengers expected through the airport from June 27 to July 8. on a Thursday this year, is expected to extend the increase in passenger volume to the weekends before and after the holidays.

Friday June 28 is expected to be the busiest day, with more than 367,000 passengers. Similarly, high volumes are expected on Sunday July 7 and Monday July 8, with more than 364,000 passengers each day.

To help passengers cope with increased traffic, airport officials advise arriving at least two and a half hours before the scheduled departure time for domestic flights and three hours for international flights. Those who need wheelchair assistance or meet ADA requirements should add an additional 30 minutes to these recommended times.

For real-time updates on parking options, security wait times and concessions, riders can visit ATL’s official website, ATL.com. Additionally, following ATL (@ATLairport) and individual airline social media channels can provide timely updates and information.

Passengers are reminded to carefully inspect their luggage to ensure that no prohibited items pass through the TSA checkpoint. All firearms and ammunition must be properly packaged and checked in accordance with TSA regulations. Detailed information on permitted items can be found on the “What can I bring?” page. » page on TSA.gov.

Green-coated ATL customer service representatives will be available throughout the airport to assist travelers with directions, tips and any questions they may have.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has the distinction of being the first airport to handle more than 100 million passengers in a single year and continues to dominate total passenger numbers worldwide. With an annual direct economic impact of $66 billion in the state, ATL is frequently recognized for its excellence in concessions, operations, sustainability and architectural engineering.