GEORGIA — A large power outage struck Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Sunday—prompting the FAA to declare a ground stop.
Officials say the outage occurred at 12:55 p.m.
Multiple airlines have canceled all flights for the remainder of the day. WiFi and cell phone service were also affected.
“A power outage has impacted several areas in the airport,” the facility wrote on social media. “#ATL officials are working to remedy the situation. Additional updates to come…”
URGENT: Terminals Fill With Smoke at ATL Airport Amid Power Outage
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 17, 2017
Video Shows Darkness at Atlanta Airport as Emergency Is Declared – WAGAhttps://t.co/5FivGFVKAQ pic.twitter.com/IiQB3NFHZ9
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 17, 2017
A power outage has impacted several areas in the airport. #ATL officials are working to remedy the situation. Additional updates to come
— Atlanta Airport (@ATLairport) December 17, 2017
The Hartsfield-Jackson airport is known to be the busiest airport in the world.
Power still out at Terminal B Atlanta Airport. Raining. Planes appear to be landing, but held waiting for gates. No one loading or departing. Several fire & emergency vehicles dashed by. Viewed from windows at gate. People are calm. Only emergency lighting.
— Helen Tjader (@TjaderHelen) December 17, 2017
Delta is aware of a power outage at @ATLairport affecting airport concourses and terminal buildings. Flight disruptions are expected as a result and Delta customers are encouraged check the status of their flight via the Fly Delta Mobile App or https://t.co/lVlOjYwO0A https://t.co/mJ8NhFTGW9
— Delta (@Delta) December 17, 2017
The power just went out all over the Atlanta airport. It’s scary af. I’m bout to start praying in tongues.
— X. (@ugottachill_b) December 17, 2017
Hartsfield–Jackson is an international airport located 7 miles south of Atlanta’s central business district.
