Written by John Morris, Wheelchair Travel.org
Atlanta, Georgia, the transit hub of the Southeast United States and home to the world’s busiest airport, is the 9th largest metropolitan area in America. Atlanta is considered a “world city” due to its economic size and contribution. Host of the 1996, Olympics, the city has made great strides in accessibility for the disabled and wheelchair users. Once a part of the Confederate secession movement of the 1860s American Civil War, Atlanta now boasts a minority-majority population. A key arrival point for international travelers, Atlanta is committed to expanding access and is a worthwhile destination for exploration by the disabled traveler.
Atlanta Airport Accessibility
Atlanta is served by the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). It is the busiest in the world by passenger traffic, serving more than 94,000,000 travelers in 2013. The airport and its 7 terminals (A, B, C, D, E, F and T) are entirely accessible to the disabled and wheelchair users.
Each terminal offers wheelchair accessible, ADA-compliant restrooms. For travel between terminals, there are walking tunnels and a fully accessible plane train underground. Multiple elevators transit between the underground tunnels and terminal departures level. Each terminal is more than one mile in length, a distance that will present difficulty for those who have trouble walking. If you are unable to walk long distances, you should request wheelchair service at the airport.
For additional information on the accessibility of and the accommodations for disabled passengers at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, visit atlanta-airport.com.
