Atlantic City International Airport – ACY Atlantic City
Atlantic City International Airport is a joint civil-military airport located 10 miles northeast of Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is owned and operated by the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey also involved in co-running it. The Federal Aviation Administration owns the land it’s on, which is leased to the SJTA, while the SJTA owns the terminal building. ACY-Atlantic City International Airport also serves as a base for both the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing as well as the United States Coast Guard's Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City.
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Occupying an area of 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares), Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) operates with two runways. The asphalt/concrete 4/22 is 6,144 x 150 feet (1,873 x 46 meters), while the asphalt 13/31 is 10,000 x 150 feet (3,048 x 46 meters).The airport has one terminal that serves several charter carriers along with the scheduled flights of Spirit Airlines. Check-in counters, a three-carousel baggage claim area, and security are located on the ground level, while the departure area with its 10 gates is on the second. The Atlantic City International Airport is served by Spirit Airlines, which operates Airbus A319, Airbus A320, and Airbus A321 jetliners. ACY is the airport of choice for anyone wanting to visit Pleasantville, Ventnor City, and Somers Point.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For accommodations near Atlantic City International Airport, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Egg Harbor Township is only 3km away, and just 20 minutes from Atlantic City casinos, shops, and beaches. Alternatively, the Holiday Inn Express Absecon-Atlantic City is only 6km away, and just minutes from the music, shows, and entertainment of Atlantic City. The Empire Inn & Suites Atlantic City/Absecon is only 8 km away.
Nearby airports include the Bader Field Airport, which also serves Atlantic City and its surrounding cities.
