Collection Point
Accompanied pets clear through CBP at the international arrivals terminal. Cargo pets collected from airline cargo facilities on the south side of the airport.
Dog arrival guide
USDA/CBP Inspection at Terminal
The world's busiest airport by passenger traffic. Like most US airports, ATL has no dedicated animal reception center. CBP inspects internationally arriving animals at the terminal. Delta Air Lines, headquartered here, operates a large cargo pet handling operation at ATL.
Hours
CBP: 24/7; cargo: carrier-specific
Dog-Owner Tip
Delta Cargo at ATL is well-equipped for pet handling. For international arrivals, have CDC-required documentation ready for dogs. Dogs have no federal vaccination requirement. Georgia requires rabies vaccination for dogs over 3 months old — carry proof.
Facility map
Map the animal facility, not just the passenger terminal.
The critical address is usually the cargo, animal reception, quarantine or border-inspection facility. Use this as a starting map search, then confirm the exact entrance with the airline, facility or receiving agent before travelling.
- AirportAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
- CityAtlanta, United States
- FacilityUSDA/CBP Inspection at Terminal
- HoursCBP: 24/7; cargo: carrier-specific
- Phone+1 404 530 6600
Before the flight
Send document scans early where the facility offers pre-checks, and confirm whether the airline treats your dog as cabin, checked baggage, AVIH or manifest cargo.
After landing
Wait for clearance updates. Cargo and animal reception facilities are often outside passenger terminals and may need a taxi, car or agent appointment.
What to carry
Bring photo ID, original veterinary documents, microchip details, airway bill numbers, agent contacts and a charged phone.