Nantucket Memorial Airport
Nantucket Memorial Airport, identified as ACK and KACK, is the main air gateway to Nantucket, serving the island community and visitors arriving from the mainland United States. This medium airport sits just 47 feet above sea level, which suits its low-lying coastal setting and helps explain its close connection to the island’s weather and maritime character. For travelers, it is best thought of as a practical arrival point that places you within easy reach of Nantucket’s beaches, town center, inns, and seasonal attractions.
About Nantucket Memorial Airport
Nantucket Memorial Airport, identified as ACK and KACK, is the main air gateway to Nantucket, serving the island community and visitors arriving from the mainland United States. This medium airport sits just 47 feet above sea level, which suits its low-lying coastal setting and helps explain its close connection to the island’s weather and maritime character. For travelers, it is best thought of as a practical arrival point that places you within easy reach of Nantucket’s beaches, town center, inns, and seasonal attractions.
Overview
Nantucket Memorial Airport, identified as ACK and KACK, is the main air gateway to Nantucket, serving the island community and visitors arriving from the mainland United States. This medium airport sits just 47 feet above sea level, which suits its low-lying coastal setting and helps explain its close connection to the island’s weather and maritime character. For travelers, it is best thought of as a practical arrival point that places you within easy reach of Nantucket’s beaches, town center, inns, and seasonal attractions.
What Travelers Should Know
- The airport serves Nantucket in the America/New_York time zone, so arrivals and departures follow Eastern Time.
- Two lighted asphalt runways support operations: 06/24 at 6,303 feet and 15/33 at 4,500 feet.
- Because it is on an island, flight schedules can be more sensitive to coastal weather than at some inland airports.
- Its medium-airport scale usually means a more straightforward, less overwhelming experience than major hub airports.
Why It Matters
For most visitors, Nantucket Memorial Airport is part of the island experience rather than just a transport stop. Its size makes arrivals feel relatively simple, while the runway infrastructure allows it to handle regular passenger traffic efficiently. If you are planning a trip, the most useful mindset is to treat ACK as a convenient island access point: check flight times carefully, allow for weather-related changes during busy travel periods, and expect an airport geared toward getting you onto Nantucket quickly rather than offering the sprawling facilities of a large mainland terminal.
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FAQ
Nantucket Memorial Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Nantucket Memorial Airport is located in Nantucket, United States (North America), at coordinates 41.260°, -70.060°.
- Its IATA code is ACK and its ICAO code is KACK.
- Nantucket Memorial Airport serves Nantucket, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Nantucket Memorial Airport operates on America/New_York local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Nantucket Memorial Airport sits at latitude 41.260° and longitude -70.060°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ACK. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ACK is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ACK on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 14 Airport Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts, 2554, United States, the phone number is +1 508-325-5300, the official website is http://www.nantucketairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.