Atlantic City International (KACY), New Jersey
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Atlantic City International Airport sits on the New Jersey coast, about 41 nautical miles from the metro area it serves, and combines a busy civil operation with a significant Air National Guard and FAA Technical Center presence. The field is towered, offers Jet A and 100LL fuel, and reported 17,465 total annual operations in 2025 with 6,619 attributed to business aviation according to FAA TFMSC data. Its long primary runway, on-site customs service, and mixed military-civil traffic pattern make KACY a distinct waypoint for operators working the Northeast corridor.
Runways
Atlantic City International has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 10,001 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Atlantic City International has Jet A, 100LL and A++ available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Atlantic City International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Atlantic City International recorded 6,619 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Business aviation traffic at KACY concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July and August before declining toward a winter low in February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 903 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Atlantic City International averages 9.7 days above 90°F in July, 23.6 freeze days in January and 1.6 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.6°F, and January the coldest, at 43.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Atlantic City International has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Prior permission is required to use the FAA apron.
Taxiway C is closed to aircraft equipped with dual tandem or double tandem landing gear.
Military: prior permission is required to use the Air National Guard apron. Contact ANG base operations for coordination. Limited transient services are available from 1100 to 2030Z Tuesday through Friday; the facility is closed Saturday through Monday and on holidays.
Itinerant military aircraft operations require prior permission through airport operations.
Pilots conducting enhanced flight vision system operations should be aware that LED approach lighting is in use on runway 13.
This runway is private, for experimental use only. Contact the FAA Technical Center for access.
Arresting gear equipment BAK-14 and BAK-12B (B) is installed, located 1,600 feet along the runway.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact airport operations for details.
Fox and birds have been reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Military: the Air National Guard runs a Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard phase II program in effect April through October. Contact base operations on the applicable frequency for current conditions.
PCR VALUE: 480/R/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 601/F/A/X/T
Training flights are not permitted between 2300 and 0700 local time.
High-performance military aircraft operate at the airport.
Military: Air National Guard ramps carry non-standard markings. Blue lines delineate F-16 wingtip clearance, and yellow lines at hangar doors mark personnel clear zones.
Avoid the centerline lighting during cable engagement to prevent tailhook bounce.
During ATC zero events, use CTAF frequency 120.3.
The Air National Guard arm/dearm pads are for military use only.
The de-icing pad is for de-icing operations only. Exit and contact airport operations.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Atlantic City International has five airfields within 31 NM. The closest is Ocean City Municipal, 11.74 NM south.
Part of the Philadelphia area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary runway at KACY and how long is it?
Atlantic City International's main runway is 13/31, an asphalt strip measuring 10,001 feet long and 150 feet wide. This length accommodates heavy jet traffic and is the longest surface at KACY. A secondary runway, 04/22, runs 6,145 feet and offers a crosswind option at 150 feet wide. Both runways are paved and support instrument operations at this towered field. Dispatchers planning for larger aircraft categories will find the 13/31 length sufficient for most transport-category jets operating into Atlantic City.
Are customs services available on-site at Atlantic City International?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available on-site at KACY, along with a USDA compliance agreement. This means arriving international flights can clear customs directly at the airport rather than diverting to a nearby port of entry. The airport also hosts FAA Technical Center operations, and part of its infrastructure supports federal research activity. Operators should still coordinate arrival details with airport operations given the mixed civil, military, and federal use of the field. This combination of customs access and technical center presence makes KACY a distinct facility along the New Jersey coast.
What military activity should operators expect at KACY?
Atlantic City International hosts an Air National Guard presence with high-performance military aircraft operating at the airport, according to airfield remarks. The ANG apron requires prior permission for access, and limited transient services are available only Tuesday through Friday, with the facility closed Saturday through Monday and holidays. A Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard phase II program is in effect from April through October, and pilots should contact base operations for current conditions. ANG ramps carry non-standard markings, including blue lines for F-16 wingtip clearance and yellow lines marking personnel clear zones near hangar doors. Itinerant military aircraft operations also require prior permission through airport operations.
Is there a seasonal pattern to business aviation traffic at KACY?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Atlantic City International concentrates in the summer months. July recorded 903 operations and August 882, the two highest months of the year according to FAA TFMSC traffic data. This compares to a low of 276 operations in February. The pattern reflects a clear peak-season profile at KACY, with traffic building steadily from spring through midsummer before tapering into fall. Operators planning summer trips into Atlantic City should anticipate higher volumes during this period compared to the winter months.
What noise abatement and operating restrictions apply at Atlantic City International?
KACY has noise abatement procedures in effect, and pilots are instructed to contact airport operations for details before planning departures or arrivals. Training flights are prohibited between 2300 and 0700 local time, restricting late-night and early-morning instructional activity. Wildlife including fox and birds have been reported on and in the vicinity of the airport, which operators should factor into approach and departure planning. Taxiway C is closed to dual tandem and double tandem gear-equipped aircraft. Together these remarks describe an airport balancing civil traffic, wildlife activity, and community noise considerations at Atlantic City International.