Nantucket Memorial Airport
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| Name | Nantucket Memorial Airport |
| Iata | ACK |
| Icao | KACK |
| Faa | ACK |
| Type | Public |
| Owner | Town of Nantucket, Massachusetts |
| Operator | Nantucket Memorial Airport Commission |
| City | Nantucket, Massachusetts |
| Elevation | 48 |
| Coordinates | 41°15′10″N 069°58′19″W |
Nantucket Memorial Airport is a Federal Aviation Administration-designated reliever airport serving Nantucket, Massachusetts, and is located approximately 3 miles southeast of the center of Nantucket. The airport is owned by the Town of Nantucket, Massachusetts and operated by the Nantucket Memorial Airport Commission, which is responsible for managing the airport's operations, including those of Cape Air, JetBlue Airways, and American Airlines. The airport is a vital transportation hub for the island, providing connections to major airports such as Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.
● Overview
Nantucket Memorial Airport is a public airport that serves as a gateway to the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts, a popular tourist destination known for its historic Nantucket Whaling Museum, beautiful beaches, and vibrant Nantucket Arts Festival. The airport is equipped with a single asphalt runway, designated as Runway 06/24, which is 6,300 feet long and 150 feet wide. The airport's facilities are designed to accommodate a variety of aircraft, including Cessna 402, Beechcraft 1900, and Bombardier Q400, operated by airlines such as Cape Air, Island Airlines, and Nantucket Airlines. The airport is also home to several fixed-base operators, including Nantucket Airport Services and Wiggins Airways, which provide a range of services, including fueling, maintenance, and charter flights.
● History
The history of Nantucket Memorial Airport dates back to the 1940s, when the United States Army Air Forces established a military airfield on the site. The airfield was used as a training base for B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator bomber crews during World War II. After the war, the airfield was transferred to the Town of Nantucket, Massachusetts, which developed it into a public airport. The airport was officially dedicated as Nantucket Memorial Airport in 1949, in honor of the island's veterans who served in World War I and World War II. Over the years, the airport has undergone several expansions and renovations, including the construction of a new terminal building in the 1960s and the installation of an instrument landing system in the 1980s. The airport has also been served by several airlines, including Eastern Air Lines, Pan American World Airways, and Trans World Airlines.
● Facilities
Nantucket Memorial Airport has a single terminal building that provides a range of amenities and services for passengers, including a restaurant, gift shop, and car rental agencies such as Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The airport is also equipped with a fixed-base operator facility, which provides fueling, maintenance, and charter flight services for general aviation aircraft. The airport's air traffic control tower is operated by the Federal Aviation Administration and provides air traffic control services for all aircraft operating at the airport. The airport is also home to several aviation businesses, including flight schools, aircraft maintenance shops, and aviation charter companies such as NetJets and Flexjet.
● Airlines_and_Destinations
Nantucket Memorial Airport is served by several airlines, including Cape Air, JetBlue Airways, and American Airlines, which operate scheduled flights to destinations such as Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, and Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The airport is also served by several charter airlines, including Elite Airways and Rectrix Aviation, which operate flights to destinations such as Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York, and Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, New Jersey. During the summer months, the airport is also served by several seasonal airlines, including Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, which operate flights to destinations such as LaGuardia Airport in New York City, and Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey.
● Statistics
Nantucket Memorial Airport is a busy airport, with over 200,000 passengers per year. The airport's air traffic control tower handles over 30,000 aircraft operations per year, including commercial airline flights, general aviation flights, and military flights. The airport is also an important economic driver for the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts, generating over $100 million in economic activity per year. The airport is served by several ground transportation providers, including taxi companies such as Nantucket Taxi and Airport Taxi, and shuttle bus services such as Nantucket Shuttle and Hy-Line Cruises.
● Accidents_and_Incidents
Nantucket Memorial Airport has experienced several accidents and incidents over the years, including a plane crash in 1994 that killed two people. The airport has also been the site of several emergency landings, including a medical emergency in 2018 that required the evacuation of a Cape Air flight. The airport is equipped with a range of safety equipment, including crash trucks and firefighting equipment, and has a emergency response plan in place in the event of an accident or incident. The airport is also subject to regular safety inspections by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration, which ensure that the airport is in compliance with all relevant safety regulations and security protocols.