Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
Atlantic City, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
KACY
IATA
ACY
Elevation
75 ft
Region
US-NJ
Local Time
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GPS Code: KACY
Local Code: ACY
Location: 39.4576° N, -74.577202° E
Continent: North America
Type: Medium Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Travelers generally report a positive and convenient experience at Atlantic City International Airport (ACY), often praising its small size and ease of navigation compared to larger regional hubs. The overall sentiment highlights the airport as a stress-free alternative for those flying to specific destinations. Flightradar24 data indicates strong satisfaction with check-in, getting to the airport, and security.
What Travelers Love
- Convenient and Easy Travel: Many travelers appreciate ACY's small size, which leads to a quicker and less crowded airport experience.
- Quick Security Wait Times: Passengers frequently report very short or non-existent lines at security checkpoints. Recent upgrades, including new scanning machines, allow travelers (especially those with TSA Precheck) to move through security without removing electronics or shoes.
- Spotlessly Clean Terminal: The airport is often described as being very clean.
- Easy and Affordable Parking: ACY offers several parking options, including Economy, Short-Term, and Garage Parking, with generally positive feedback on their convenience and safety. A free shuttle service operates for the Economy Parking lot.
- Friendly Staff: One recent review highlighted friendly and patient staff at check-in.
Common Complaints
- Limited Amenities and Food Options: ACY is noted for its lack of extensive amenities, shops, and dining choices, often being compared to a "bus terminal" due to its size. Food options include Euro Cafe, Hudson News, American Bagel Company, and The Beach House.
- Limited Airline and Route Options: Spirit Airlines is the primary commercial carrier, limiting destinations mostly to the southern United States.
- Occasional Operational Issues: Some travelers have reported issues such as long lines for bag check even with short security lines, or problems with stroller retrieval upon arrival. One instance in April 2025 noted one of two parking garage elevators being out of service.
- Lower Ratings for Wi-Fi and Lounge: Aggregated data shows relatively lower satisfaction scores for airport Wi-Fi (65%), lounge facilities (60%), and food and retail services (61%).
Atlantic City International Airport is often recommended as an efficient and less stressful alternative to larger metropolitan airports, particularly for those with flights on Spirit Airlines to southern destinations. While it may lack the extensive amenities of bigger hubs, its cleanliness, quick security, and convenient parking are frequently praised by travelers.
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Airport Routes
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) offers 450 flight routes operated by 9 airlines. Major carriers include Spirit, NetJets Aviation, Sun Country Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Atlantic City include Teterboro, Boca Raton, Chicago Midway Intl, Fort Lauderdale Intl and Boston Logan Intl.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Teterboro (TEB) 11
- Boca Raton (BCT) 10
- Chicago Midway Intl (MDW) 9
- Fort Lauderdale Intl (FLL) 8
- Boston Logan Intl (BOS) 7
- Nashville Intl (BNA) 7
- Washington Dulles Intl (IAD) 6
- Piedmont Triad Intl (GSO) 6
- Westchester County (HPN) 6
- Francis S Gabreski (FOK) 6
- Palm Beach Intl (PBI) 5
- Toronto Pearson Int'l (YYZ) 5
Newly Discovered
- Orlando Intl (MCO) new
- Fort Lauderdale Intl (FLL) new
- Southwest Florida Intl (RSW) new
- Tampa Intl (TPA) new
- Palm Beach Intl (PBI) new
- Pitt-Greenville (PGV) new
- Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB) new
- Toronto Pearson Int'l (YYZ) new
- Raleigh-Durham Intl (RDU) new
- Pittsburgh Intl (PIT) new
- San Francisco Int'l (SFO) new
- Long Island MacArthur (ISP) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Atlantic City International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spirit
NKS
/ NK
|
10 | 1114 | 10 | Feb 5, 2026 |
NetJets Aviation
EJA
/ 1I
|
72 | 127 | 72 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Sun Country Airlines
SCX
/ SY
|
65 | 124 | 65 | Feb 2, 2026 |
|
Flexjet
LXJ
|
30 | 39 | 30 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 23 | 25 | 23 | Dec 9, 2025 | |
|
FlyExclusive
JRE
|
22 | 24 | 22 | Dec 29, 2025 |
Allegiant Air
AAY
/ G4
|
2 | 20 | 2 | Feb 5, 2026 |
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Vista America
VJA
|
15 | 17 | 15 | Nov 29, 2025 |
|
SkyWest Charter
SCW
/ CW
|
7 | 16 | 7 | Dec 30, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
04/22 |
6144 ft | 150 ft | PEM | Active Lighted |
13/31 |
10000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 38.55 MHz |
| A/D | APP/DEP | 124.6 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 108.6 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 127.85 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| OPS | ANG OPS | 138.12 MHz |
| RDO | MILLVILLE RDO | 122.55 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.3 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxi services are available 24/7 at a stand outside the baggage claim area. A taxi coordinator is on-site to assist passengers. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft also serve the airport with designated pick-up locations.
Rental Cars
Rental car counters for major companies including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz are located in the baggage claim area of the terminal. The rental car pick-up and drop-off lots are in the parking garage, a short walk from the terminal.
Public Transportation
NJ TRANSIT bus service (Route 554) connects the airport to the Atlantic City Bus Terminal and the Lindenwold PATCO station, which offers rail connections to Philadelphia. Additionally, the Atlantic City Jitney Association provides shuttle services to various local destinations.
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