Southwest Airlines–AirTran Flight Training Center

AirTran-Southwest Airlines Training Center | Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Overview

Developed as a build-to-suit project for AirTran Airways, the AirTran Training Center is a 50,000-square-foot corporate office and training facility strategically positioned adjacent to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Delivered by MGB Development Group, the built-to-suit facility serves as the operational and training hub for AirTran’s airport counter personnel and non-pilot flight crew, the facility consolidated the airline’s workforce training and corporate administration into a single location. AirTran Airways was subsequently acquired by Southwest Airlines, with the carrier fully integrated into Southwest’s operations.

Key Features

• 50,000 SF build-to-suit office and training facility
• Located adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Atlanta’s primary commercial hub
• Corporate headquarters and training center for airport counter and non-pilot flight crew personnel
• Designed to support high-volume personnel training cycles for a major commercial airline

MGB’s Role

MGB Development Group led the project from inception through delivery, managing the full build-to-suit development process on behalf of AirTran Airways. MGB coordinated site selection, design, and construction to meet the airline’s exacting operational requirements and timeline. Following AirTran’s acquisition by Southwest Airlines, the facility continues to serve as an active training and operations center for Southwest.