Runways · KATL

Runways at Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta Intl headings, length, surface and ILS (KATL)

HARTSFIELD/JACKSON ATLANTA INTL · ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Runway system
Towered
5
runways
Longest
12,390 ft
ILS
10
Surface
CONC

KATL has 5 runways. The longest is 09L/27R at 12,390 ft on concrete. The other runways are 08L/26R at 9,000 ft, 08R/26L at 9,999 ft, 09R/27L at 9,000 ft and 10/28 at 9,000 ft. All runways are 150 ft wide. All surfaces in use are concrete.

The field elevation is 1,026.2 ft MSL. The control tower is open 24 hours. ILS is available on 08L, 08R, 09L, 09R, 10, 26L, 26R, 27L, 27R and 28. Runway 10/28 has right traffic for 10. The airport also has a noise and operations monitoring system program in effect. Pilots can call the Atlanta Department of Aviation at 770-43-NOISE or 770-436-6473 for more information.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KATL.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
110° · 8 kt
RWY 09L
085°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09L · 085° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,026 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
09L/27R85° / 265°12,390 ft150 ftCONCStandard L
08R/26L85° / 265°9,999 ft150 ftCONCStandard L
08L/26R85° / 265°9,000 ft150 ftCONCStandard L
09R/27L85° / 265°9,000 ft150 ftCONCStandard L
10/2885° / 265°9,000 ft150 ftCONC10 R

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC assigns otherwise. The field elevation is 1,026.2 ft MSL, so that puts a standard light-piston pattern near 2,026 ft MSL. The tower is open 24 hours, so ATC sequences the pattern. Runway 10 has right traffic. No other right-traffic exceptions are listed. ILS coverage is broad across the runway system, so expect IFR traffic flow to be tightly managed.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KATL have?
KATL has 5 runways.
What is the longest runway at KATL?
Runway 09L/27R is the longest runway at 12,390 ft.
What surface is used on the KATL runways?
All listed runways at KATL are concrete.
Does KATL have ILS on multiple runway ends?
Yes. ILS is listed for 08L, 08R, 09L, 09R, 10, 26L, 26R, 27L, 27R and 28.
Is the KATL tower open all day?
Yes. The control tower is open 24 hours.
Does any KATL runway have right traffic?
Yes. Runway 10 has right traffic.
What is the field elevation at KATL?
Field elevation is 1,026.2 ft MSL.