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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hartsfield–JacksonHartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport - Wikipedia

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   Hartsfield–Jackson began with a five-year, rent-free lease on 287 acres (116 ha) that was an abandoned auto racetrack named The Atlanta Speedway. The lease was signed on April 16, 1925, by Mayor Walter Sims , who committed the city to develop it into an airfield.

2. www.sunshineskies.com › atlanta-speedwayThe Rise and Fall of the Atlanta Speedway - Sunshine Skies

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   The racetrack oval was located on what is now the extreme north end of the airport, an area that includes Delta's corporate headquarters and the Delta Flight Museum. This aerial overlay shows the track and its relation to the current layout of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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4. www.atlantahistorycenter.com › blog › key-figures-ofKey Figures of the Atlanta Airport - Atlanta History Center

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   Sep 29, 2023 · The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of the world's busiest airports. Its origin is linked to a racetrack founded by Asa Candler. Over time, as the importance of aviation grew, Candler's racetrack eventually became a significant airport.

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5. www.ajc.com › business › history-airport-fromHistory of an airport: From racetrack to world destination

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   May 6, 2012 · May 6, 2012. The new international terminal marks a major milestone for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, which has seen many changes in its 87 years: 1925 Atlanta Mayor Walter Sims...

6. www.sunshineskies.com › atl-historyHistory of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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   The following pages trace the evolution of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from its beginnings as a racetrack in 1909 to the world's busiest airport. The pages are in chronological order and the time periods are defined by the various passenger terminals in use through the years.

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   It is fairly common knowledge among history buffs and aviation aficionados that Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport was built upon the site of an old racetrack. Indeed, The Atlanta Speedway was located off of Virginia Avenue and opened in 1909, and the early airport structures were built inside the oval.

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   What is the history of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

   • The following pages trace the evolution of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from its beginnings as a racetrack in 1909 to the world's busiest airport. The pages are in chronological order and the time periods are defined by the various passenger terminals in use through the years.

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   Why is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport so popular?

   • The Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport continues expanding to keep up with passenger demand. In 2015, the airport served a record one-hundred million passengers and is the World’s Busiest Airport by passenger count. Boarding the plane train at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Next: 24 Phoenix Rising.

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   What is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport?

   • The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is among the world’s busiest, rivaling Dubai International Airport and London’s Heathrow Airport. Stretching over 4,700 acres, or about seven square miles, this complex has come a long way from its humble beginnings.

   Key Figures of the Atlanta Airport | Atlanta History Center

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   When did the Atlanta Speedway become an airport?

   • In 1925, Candler leased the Atlanta Speedway property to the city of Atlanta for five years, establishing it as an aero landing field. This move began Atlanta Speedway’s transformation into an operational airport. Airplane at Candler Field, circa 1927. Atlanta History Center Postcard Collection, Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center

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   Why was Atlanta airport renamed William B Hartsfield Airport?

   • After his death in 1971, Atlanta Municipal Airport was renamed William B. Hartsfield Airport in tribute. With Eastern Air Lines’ inaugural international flight to Mexico from Atlanta in July of that year, the airport’s name was updated to William B. Hartsfield International Airport.

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   Is Atlanta the world's first airport to hit 100 million passengers?

   • "Atlanta is world's first airport to hit 100 million passengers in year". USA Today. Archived from the original on December 29, 2015. Retrieved December 28, 2015. ^ Josephs, Leslie (April 15, 2024). "World's busiest airports show surge in international travel. Here are the rankings". CNBC. Retrieved April 15, 2024.

   Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport - Wikipedia

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9. www.atlantahistorycenter.com › exhibitions › atlantaHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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   In 1925, Atlanta leased an abandoned racetrack with the goal of turning it into an airfield. The land was renamed Candler Field after its original owners, which included Coca-Cola president Asa Candler. Candler Field doubled in size during World War II and became known as Atlanta Municipal Airport.