Atl May 2026

In 1925, Mayor Walter Sims signed a rent-free lease for 287 acres of land that was formerly the , an abandoned auto racing track. Named Candler Field after former mayor Asa Candler, the site was almost immediately a success. By 1930, Atlanta already ranked third in the nation for total daily flights, trailing only New York and Chicago. Becoming the World's Hub

Hartsfield-Jackson’s rise to global dominance is largely due to its geography. It is the "economic jewel" of Georgia, with 80% of the U.S. population living within a of the city. In 1925, Mayor Walter Sims signed a rent-free

: The airport maintains its own platform, ATL Stories , to highlight local heroes, like a 13-year-old aspiring pilot or employees who combat human trafficking. : The airport maintains its own platform, ATL

: It features the tallest air traffic control tower in North America, standing at 398 feet. to highlight local heroes

: The Airport Art program features world-class exhibits, including the "Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Wall" and "A Walk Through Atlanta History".

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