Atlanta airport breaks screening record during spring break

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Earlier in the week, TSA officials predicted record-breaking travel numbers on Friday at Atlanta’s airport — and it turns out they were right.

The Transportation Security istration screened 111,624 engers at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Friday.

TSA officers at @ATLairport screened 111,624 engers Fri, April 4, breaking the previous local high of 111,000 on May 23, 2024.

Heavy volume is expected through the weekend (100k+ daily) as travelers depart for Spring Break. Arrive at least 2-2.5 hrs before flights!
— TSA Southeast (@TSA_Southeast) April 5, 2025

TSA Southeast said most of the engers are traveling for spring break, which is at the end of March or the beginning of April for most school systems.

The airport is expected to stay busy throughout the weekend, with an estimated enger volume of at least 100,000 per day. Officials recommend arriving at least two or two and a half hours early for your flight.

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The screening record was last broken in May 2024 ahead of Memorial Day weekend, when about 111,000 people were processed.