ATLANTIC CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

'Atlantic City International Airport'
is a public airport located nine miles (14 km) northwest of the central business district (CBD) of Atlantic City, in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Situated in Egg Harbor Township near the Atlantic City Expressway, the airport is accessible via Exit 9 on the Expressway. The facility is owned and operated by the South Jersey Transportation Authority and serves as a base for the New Jersey Air National Guard and the United States Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City. The airport is adjacent to the William J. Hughes Technical Center, a major research and testing hub for the Federal Aviation Administration, and a training center for the Federal Air Marshal Service.
The airport is currently served by two commercial airlines, Spirit Airlines and Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines; neither airline currently serves any international destinations nonstop.
Due to the airport's current growth, more airlines could begin service quite soon, especially from low-fare carriers like AirTran Airways, Allegiant Air , or Southwest Airlines . The South Jersey Transportation Authority has outlined plans for massive terminal expansions (on top of current initiatives) which might be necessary if more air carriers wish to serve the airport.
Total passenger traffic at the airport in 2004 was 1,050,172, the second consecutive year that volume topped one million.

Contents

History

Facilities

Airfield

Terminal

Airlines and destinations

References

External links

History

In the past, ACY has also been served by US Airways Express and Continental Express on turboprops and regional jets, most notably being service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport by Continental Express carrier ExpressJet Airlines on Embraer ERJ regional Jets. Delta Air Lines also offered service to Boston on Delta Connection regional jets operated by Atlantic Coast Airlines (later, the now-defunct Independence Air), until a few years ago. Delta Connection with its partner Comair, also operated flights to Cincinnati and Orlando but it is unknown why those flights were suspended. The Orlando flight was doing well and terminated service on May 1, 2007.
The airport is currently undergoing a $40 million terminal and taxiway expansion project which will more than double the size of current facilities.

Facilities

Airfield

Atlantic City International Airport covers 5,000 acres and has two runways:

★ Runway 4/22: 6,144 x 150 ft. (1,873 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt/Concrete

★ Runway 13/31: 10,000 x 150 ft. (3,048 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt

Terminal

Atlantic City International Airport has one terminal, serving all of its flights. Several charter carriers operate out of the terminal, along with the scheduled flights of Delta-Comair and Spirit Airlines. The terminal has a small layout, making it a choice for easy travel among passengers from the area as an alternative to Philadelphia International Airport or Newark Liberty International Airport.
Passengers enter the terminal on the lower-level. This level houses the check-in counters, along with a small grille, a gift shop, and rental-car offices. Baggage claim is also on this level, with two carousels. After check-in, passengers proceed to the security checkpoint, which is also on this level. After the security checkpoint are stairs and escalators which lead to the departures level. The 8 gates are housed here, with several open for use by charters, and several in use by the scheduled carriers. All gate areas are uniform, with no customization by the airlines. Also on the second level, there is a cafe, a bar, and a newsstand.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal, along with a free-access computer terminal available for public use.
The terminal has a modern decor and, though smaller than most metropolitan airports, arguably offers better amenities for its passengers. Its ease of navigation is a positive point.

Airlines and destinations

★ Delta Air Lines

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★ Delta Connection operated by Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Atlanta)

★ Spirit Airlines (Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, San Juan [seasonal], Tampa, West Palm Beach [seasonal])

References

★ Atlantic City International Airport (official web site)

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External links

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