A Guide to Atlanta Airport Terminal and Concourses
As the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta Airport accommodates up to 300,000 passengers every day in its different terminals and concourses. The airport features two main terminals and 7 concourses in between that connect the two terminals at each end. The Domestic Terminal in the west is connected to Concourse T, whereas the International Terminal in the east is connected to Concourse F. The airport covers approximately 4,700 acres of land, 195 gates, and 5 fully functional runways.
The majority of the domestic flights fly from Concourses T, A, B, C, and D whereas, most of the international flights fly from Concourses E and F. The Airport train, known as the Plane Train connects all the concourses and allows passengers to transfer from one concourse to the other. Here are all the details you need to know regarding Atlanta Airport Terminals and Concourses:
How many Terminals does Atlanta Airport have?
Atlanta Airport is home to two main terminals, International and Domestic, located on opposite ends of the airport (east and west). 7 concourses connect the two terminals and passengers can reach any concourse by entering either the International or Domestic Terminal. The Plane Train, Atlanta Airport’s carrier, takes passengers from one concourse to the other, making transfers within the airport much easier. Here is an insight into the layout of the airport and the amenities/services each concourse/terminal offers to passengers:
Atlanta Airport Terminal Map
Domestic Terminal at ATL Airport
The fact that Atlanta Airport is a 2-hour flight from about 80% of the US population says a lot about the high influx of domestic flights. Many of the country's renowned domestic carriers including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines operate out of Atlanta Airport. The airport hosts flights to about 200 domestic destinations, making interstate a lot more convenient. As the hub of Delta Air Lines, both terminals and all 7 concourses host their flight operations.
The Domestic Terminal is divided into two sections: Terminal South, which only hosts Delta Air Lines, whereas Terminal North serves other domestic carriers such as American and United Airlines. This terminal also offers a wide variety of other services and amenities such as food courts, retail shops, car rental, and parking facilities. The MARTA (Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) also functions from this terminal and allows passengers to reach different parts of the city, including the city center.
Concourse T Atlanta Airport
This concourse is the only one connected to the main Domestic Terminal and contains Gates T1 to T15. The Plane Train runs from this concourse and allows access to the other concourses and the International Terminal. The south side of Concourse T contains Gates T1 through T8, whereas the north side contains Gates T9 to T21. Delta Air Lines utilizes half of Concourse T and the majority of their domestic flights run from this concourse. It mostly hosts domestic flights with very limited international flights.
Concourse T offers a wide array of services and amenities including food & beverage spots, charging stations, parking, lounges, restrooms, retail shops, etc. The Delta charging stations are located in front of gates T2, T3, and T7. As you walk to your gate, you will also find large flight information screens to keep you updated about your flight status. Here are the shops, and other services/amenities you will find at Concourse T:
Eateries in Concourse T
- Atlanta Chophouse
- Auntie Anne's
- Starbucks
- TGI Fridays'
- IHOP Express
- Z Market
- We Juice It
- TJ's Craft Sandwiches
Services/Amenities Concourse T:
- Charging Stations
- Fast Food Outlets
- Cafes
- Restrooms
- Lounges
- Newsstands and Bookstores
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Wi-Fi
Concourse A Atlanta Airport
This concourse is right next to Concourse T and Concourse B. It contains 28 gates from A1 to A34, most of which are utilized by Delta Air Lines. The information kiosk in the corridor allows passengers to scan their boarding passes and receive detailed gate information. The Plane Train runs from this concourse and gives passengers access to other concourses and main terminals. The concourse offers various other services and amenities including multiple food joints, cafes, lounges, restrooms, charging stations, newsstands, and bookstores.
Eateries in Concourse A
- Atlanta Bread
- Asian Chao
- Atlanta Hawks Bar & Grill
- Boar's Head Deli
- Cat Cora's Kitchen
- Chick-Fil-a
- PF Chang's
- Mcdonald's
- Goldberg's Bagel and Deli
- Shake Shack
- Pink Berry
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Services/Amenities Concourse A
- Automatic Flight Information Kiosks
- Wells Fargo ATM (Centerpoint)
- Wi-Fi
- Fast Food Outlets
- Wells Fargo Bank (Atrium)
- Pharmacy
- Cafes
- Electronic Stores
- Fashion and Accessories Shops
- Lounges
- Newsstands and Bookstores
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Children's Play Area
Concourse B ATL Airport
This concourse is between Concourse A and C featuring 32 gates from Gate B1 to B36. All gates in this concourse are utilized by Delta Air Lines. Gates B1 to B18 and Gates B19 to B36 are in separate directions and you can conveniently locate them by following the sign boards. This concourse is used for domestic flights only and most domestic flyers use the amenities on this concourse. Apart from a spacious walking passage, the concourse offers a wide range of other amenities passengers can use as they wait for their flight. The Plane Train runs every few minutes from this concourse to reach other concourses and the main terminals.
Eateries in Concourse B
- Asian Chao
- Auntie Anne's
- Coffee Beanery
- Fresh2Order
- Paschal's Southern Cuisine
- Samuel Adams Bar
- Savannah's Candy Kitchen
- Wendy's
- Popeyes
- Sweetwater Last Cast Bar & Grill
Services/Amenities Concourse B
- Smoking Lounge
- ATM (Centerpoint)
- Cafes
- Children's Play Area
- Electronic Stores
- Wi-Fi
- Lounges
- Fashion and Accessories Shops
- Automatic Flight Information Kiosks
- Newsstands and Bookstores
- Wheelchair Assistance
Concourse C Atlanta Airport
This concourse is sandwiched between Concourse B and D with 34 gates, C1 through C55. It is among the bigger concourses of the airport and most of the gates are used by Delta Air Lines. You can catch the Plane Train to reach the other concourses by taking the escalators from the middle of the concourse and going downstairs. Automatic information kiosks are installed throughout the corridor for passengers to access their gate information. The concourse also offers various other services and amenities to make sure passengers are comfortable before their flight.
Eateries in Concourse C
- Atlanta Bread Company
- Bantam + Biddy
- Auntie Anne's
- Baja Fresh Express
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries
- Krispy Kreme
- Longhorn Steakhouse
- Chick-Fil-A
- Popeyes
- The Original El Taco
- Saladworks
- Jersey Mike's Subs
- Longhorn Steakhouse
- Starbucks
Services/Amenities Concourse C
- Information Kiosks
- Wells Fargo ATM (Centerpoint)
- Truist ATM (near Krispy Kreme)
- Wi-Fi
- Lounges
- Electronic Stores
- Fashion and Accessories Shops
- Flight Info Display
- Newsstands and Bookstores
- Wheelchair Assistance
Concourse D Atlanta Airport
Physically the smallest concourse at ATL and contains 36 gates from Gate D1 to D46. Concourse D at ATL is the narrowest concourse with only 60 ft width. Expansion of the concourse is underway with plans to increase its width up to 102 ft. The midpoint of the concourse offers escalators leading you to the Plane Train in the basement. The Plane Train is ground transportation at the airport that connects all the concourses and the two main terminals. The concourse also features a huge variety of services and amenities for passengers to be comfortable during their layover.
Eateries in Concourse D
- Chicken + Beer (Gate D5)
- Mustard Seed BBQ ((Gate D23)
- Grindhouse Killer Burgers (Gate D30)
- Asian Chao (D7)
- 40/40 Club (D Centerpoint)
- Terrapin Brewery (Upper level)
- Buffalo Wild Wings (Center Upper Level)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill (Gate D29)
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries (D11)
Services/Amenities Concourse D
- Newsstands and Bookstores
- Well Fargos ATM (Centerpoint)
- Information Kiosks
- Electronic Stores
- Wi-Fi
- Restrooms
- Flight Info Display
- Lounge
- Wheelchair Assistance
Concourse E Atlanta Airport
This concourse is connected to Concourse F and mostly entertains international passengers arriving from the International Terminal. There are 24 gates in this concourse and you can find yours by following the signboard at the midpoint. A wide range of shops and food outlets are located on the left and right sides of the corridor. This concourse began hosting international flights in 1994 for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. Concourse E mostly hosts international flights with very limited domestic flights. The concourse also offers various other services and amenities for passengers to be comfortable during their layover.
Eateries in Concourse E
- Nathan’s (Centerpoint)
- Arby's (E Centerpoint)
- One Flew South (E Centerpoint)
- Caribou Coffee (E Centerpoint)
- Freshëns (E Centerpoint)
- McDonald’s (E Centerpoint)
- Qdoba Mexican Grill (E Centerpoint)
- Subway (E Centerpoint)
- The Piano Bar (E Centerpoint)
Services/Amenities Concourse E
- Charging Stations
- Information Kiosks
- ATM
- Wi-Fi
- Electronic Stores
- Restrooms
- Flight Info Display
- Lounges
- Wheelchair Assistance
Concourse F (International Airport) ATL Airport
Also known as Maynard H. Jackson Jr. or International Terminal, Concourse F is the arrival and departure point for international flights. There are 12 gates on this concourse, F1 to F14 with various international airlines flying from these gates. This concourse offers a wide range of amenities including a food court, duty-free shops, charging stations, chapels, lounges, restrooms, currency exchange, cafes, and more. The Club at ATL is the only lounge accessible to passengers with a day pass. The Plane Train runs from this concourse and takes you to other concourses and the Domestic Terminals.
Eateries in Concourse F
- Atlanta Stillhouse (Gate T14)
- Bojangles (T7)
- The Pecan Bistro (F Mezannine)
- Starbucks (Mezzanine)
- Sweet Auburn Market (Ticketing)
- Goldberg’s Bagel Company & Deli (Gate T12)
- The Original El Taco (F Mezannine)
- Papi’s Caribbean Cafe (T8)
- Pei Wei (F Mezannine)
Services/Amenities Concourse E
- Interfaith Chapel
- Information Kiosks
- Smoking Lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Restrooms
- Flight Info Display
- Lounges
- ATMs
- Currency Exchange
Navigating Terminals and Airlines at Atlanta Airport
Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has 7 concourses, 5 runways and numerous airlines operating out of each concourse. ATL Airport is also home to 192 gates used by different domestic and international airlines.
Here you can see which airline flies from which terminal at the Atlanta International Airport.
Airlines | Terminal |
---|---|
Delta Air Lines | All Terminals & Concourses |
Alaskan Airlines | Concourse B |
AirTran Airways (Southwest Airlines) | Concourse C |
Delta Connection (Compass Airlines) | Concourse C |
Delta Connection (Express Jet) | Concourse C |
Delta Connection (Pinnacle Airlines) | Concourse C, D & E |
Southwest Airlines | Concourse C |
AirTran Airways (Southwest Airlines) | Concourse D |
Frontier Airlines | Concourse D |
Spirit Airlines | Concourse D |
United Airlines | Concourse D & T |
United Express (Chautauqua Airlines) | Concourse D |
United Express (Express Jet) | Concourse C, D & E |
United Express (Shuttle America) | Concourse D |
US Airways | Concourse D |
US Airways Express (Air Wisconsin) | Concourse D |
US Airways Express (Mesa Airlines) | Concourse D |
US Airways Express (PSA Airlines) | Concourse D |
US Airways Express (Republic Airlines) | Concourse D |
Aeroméxico Connect | Concourse E & F |
British Airways | Concourse E |
Air France | Concourse E & F |
GeorgiaSkies | Concourse E |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | Concourse E & F |
Korean Air | Concourse E & F |
Lufthansa | Concourse E & F |
Silver Airways | Concourse E |
Air Canada Express (Jazz Air) | Concourse F |
AirTran Airways | Concourse F |
British Airways | Concourse F |
Qatar Airways | Concourse F |
Turkish Airlines | Concourse F |
Virgin Atlantic (occasionally) | Concourse F |
United Express | Concourse T |
United Express ((Shuttle America) | Concourse T |
United Express (SkyWest Airlines) | Concourse T |
American Airlines | Concourse T |
American Eagle | Concourse T |
Aer Lingus | Concourse F |
Brussels Airlines | Concourse F |
China Eastern | Concourse F |
Endeavor Air | Concourse F |
Finnair | Concourse F |
GOL | Concourse F |
Iberia | Concourse F |
Jet Airways | Concourse F |
Malaysia Airlines | Concourse F |
Singapore Airlines | Concourse F |
Sky Regional | Concourse F |
Thai Airways | Concourse F |
Vietnam Airlines | Concourse F |
Virgin Australia | Concourse F |
Air China | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
Air New Zealand | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
Air Tahiti Nui | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
All Nippon Airways | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
Asiana Airlines | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
Azul | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
Cathay Pacific | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
China Southern | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
Copa Airlines | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
Etihad Airlines (departures only) | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
Gulf Air | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
Hawaiian Airlines | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
JAL Japan Airlines | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
LATAM Airlines | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
LATAM Airlines Argentina | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
LATAM Airlines Brasil | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
LATAM Airlines Ecuador | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
LOT Polish Airlines (departures only) Lufthansa | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
PSA Airlines | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |
Qantas | Concourse T/ Domestic Terminal North |