ATLANTA — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport retained its title of “world’s busiest airport” in 2022, hosting nearly 94 million passengers.
That’s a 24% increase over 2021.
The airport operated 724,145 flight operations in 2022, a 2.3% increase over 2021.
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“Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the City’s crown jewel and the economic engine for the Southeast,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. “As the busiest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson connects our residents to the world, and brings a world of opportunities to our doorstep. As we continue to invest in the Airport’s future, we will make sure it continues to provide the best service to our residents, visitors and businesses, all while creating good-paying jobs for our diverse workforce.”
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The airport completed several substantial projects in 2022 including Fire Station 32, expanding the T-North gate, a Deicing Complex, and improvements to Ramp 19.
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