Holy cow: 1,000,000 check-ins! Congrats, @Atlanta_Airport!

Feb 11th

You guys! We just hit a huge milestone! Today, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport became the first location on Foursquare to pass 1,000,000 check-ins.

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A heatmap of check-ins at the airport.

ATL is one of the most highly-trafficked airports in the world, and airports in general are some of the busiest places on Foursquare. Each and every day, millions of people are checking in at transportation hubs around the world to let their friends and family know they’re setting off on a great adventure, or arriving home after a long journey. And, along with checking in at ATL, airport-goers have shared their experiences by leaving over 2,000 tips behind for future travelers. So whether you’re looking for power outlets, a quiet place for a nap, or the shortest taxi line, a quick search on Foursquare Explore will make you a concourse connoisseur.

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In honor of today’s occasion, we mined some interesting tidbits about our most checked into location:

  • According to Foursquare, Monday is the airport’s biggest day for travel, and Terminal B sees the most traffic, on average.
  • Frequent ATL fliers love dining at One Flew South more than any other in-airport restaurant (it also has the highest rating!).
  • Those looking to kill time tend to walk by the permanent collection of sculptures from Zimbabwe while waiting for their flight.

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Every one of our 30,000,000-strong community’s 3,000,000,000 check-ins help us better understand what people like. They’re what power Explore and help Foursquare give you great recommendations for places nearby, no matter where you go. When people check in at the airport, a coffee shop, or even at the laundromat, Foursquare learns a little more about how humans interact with the world around them.

Whether you’re zooming across the world or patronizing local businesses, thanks for contributing to our ever-growing location database. And congrats to ATL for being the first location to hit 1,000,000 check-ins!

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