Atlantic City International Airport (KACY)
Medium airport · Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Airport data
| Name | Atlantic City International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KACY |
| IATA | ACY |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°27'22" W 74°34'39" 39.45620, -74.57751 |
| Location | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,145 ft (1873 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 13/31 | 10,001 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Atlantic City International Airport at a glance
Atlantic City International Airport is a medium airport in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, known to airline systems as ACY. The field elevation of 75 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KACY are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 10,001 ft (3048 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KACY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Atlantic City International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millville Municipal Airport | KMIV | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Cape May County Airport | KWWD | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Mc Guire Air Force Base | KWRI | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport | KNEL | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Philadelphia International Airport | KPHL | 73 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Atlantic City International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 75 ft field elevation of Atlantic City International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Atlantic City International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Atlantic City International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Atlantic City International Airport is KACY, and its IATA code is ACY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Atlantic City International Airport above sea level?
Atlantic City International Airport sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Atlantic City International Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.4562, -74.5775 — in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Millville Municipal Airport, about 44 km away.
Does KACY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KACY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Atlantic City International Airport?
Atlantic City International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,001 ft (3048 m) with a ASP surface.