Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

[ATLonthebrain]

Looks like the new 398' tower @ ATL is due to become operational next week. It'll be staffed just a couple of weeks ahead of the commissioning of the 5th runway. Wish they had made it 2' taller..just to see the number 400ft. for a control tower. Wow! 2nd tallest tower in the world after Bangkok, which is about 434ft.

DFW is the airport I have traveled through more than any other on the planet, aside from Palm Springs International, where I lived for over 9yrs. I've been flying through the airport for about 5yrs now, and I can attest that the airport has made huge strides in improving the terminal facilities occupied by AA - A, B, & C, along with the brand-new massive Terminal D. The concessions are very good, ever-expanding in concepts and new outlets. And the new Skylink train system is awesome, offering excellent views of the ramp operations and airfield from above. There are about 8-10 new Starbuck's there, created along with the construction of the train system's stations. So for anybody who can't live without their Starbuck's, they've got you covered @ DFW!

But DFW is far less busy than ATL, by about 30M passengers and 300K operations in 2005, especially after the closing of DL's hub there. I have heard that Terminal E, where DL's hub was located, needs a lot of attention in modernization. Perhaps it will get it now, with the airport being so interested in attracting another airline to establish a large presence to replace DL.