What's the busiest hour for departures at ATL?

Departures from Hartsfield-Jackson Intl peak at 09:00 local time, averaging 85.7 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of ATL?

The quietest hour with regular service is 02:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

How long are security wait times at ATL?

Average weekday security wait at Hartsfield-Jackson Intl is 11 minutes, and weekend wait is 19 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.

Which airline operates the most flights from ATL?

Delta Air Lines, (DL) is the largest operator at Hartsfield-Jackson Intl, with 18867 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from ATL?

Orlando (MCO) is the most-flown destination, with 560 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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ATL Airport - Hartsfield-Jackson Intl

Atlanta, United States. Departures peak at 09:00 local, averaging 85.7 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-07-02. Schedule coverage: 50 days observed.

Peak departure hour

09:00

85.7 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

02:00

1 flights/hr

Avg weekday wait

11 min

Security

Avg weekend wait

19 min

Security

Traffic score

77/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 910.9 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 08:00 local (71.9 flights/hr). Total: 755.6 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 18,867
2. Endeavor Air, (9E) 2,410
3. Frontier Airlines, (F9) 1,746
4. Southwest Airlines (WN) 988
5. United Airlines, (UA) 476

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Orlando (MCO) 560
2. 🇺🇸 New York (LGA) 494
3. 🇺🇸 Chicago (ORD) 463
4. 🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 437
5. 🇺🇸 Tampa (TPA) 434

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at ATL?: Departures from Hartsfield-Jackson Intl peak at 09:00 local time, averaging 85.7 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of ATL?: The quietest hour with regular service is 02:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
How long are security wait times at ATL?: Average weekday security wait at Hartsfield-Jackson Intl is 11 minutes, and weekend wait is 19 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.
Which airline operates the most flights from ATL?: Delta Air Lines, (DL) is the largest operator at Hartsfield-Jackson Intl, with 18867 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from ATL?: Orlando (MCO) is the most-flown destination, with 560 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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