4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Wifi, snacks and beverages available.”
Tullio Viccaro5★ on Google
Airports / Massachusetts / ACK
Medium airport · ACK
Nantucket Memorial Airport.
Nantucket, Massachusetts · 47 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
201 ratings
0
Operators based
47
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Nantucket, MassachusettsELEV 47 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
201
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
47
Field elevation
feet above sea level
26
Nearest alternate
nm to MVY
Field standing
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Nantucket Memorial Airport (KACK / ACK) is a mid-sized airport serving Nantucket, Massachusetts. The airport sits 47 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ACK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY, 26 nm), Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA, 27 nm), and New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB, 48 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,303-foot paved runway, ACK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Planning a trip? The Nantucket, MA destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Nantucket.
1 FBO serves KACK. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Nantucket Memorial Airport FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200 May 15-Sep 30, otherwise from 0600-2100
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Special attention to those in the FBO especially Roxanne who went above and beyond to accommodate my needs in a timely manner.”
billy stewart5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Super friendly, helpful, and amazing staff -looking out for me and my furry four legged travel companion.”
billy stewart5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KACK
IATA
ACK
FAA / Local
ACK
Elevation
47 ft
Coordinates
41.2531° N · 70.0602° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MA fields
state range 9–1,188 ft
At 47 ft, ACK sits lower than 77% of the 22 Massachusetts fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,303 ft
- 06/246,303 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/334,500 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,303 ft
ACK's 6,303 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 26nmMVYMartha's Vineyard AirportMartha's Vineyard
- 27nmHYACape Cod Gateway AirportHyannis
- 48nmEWBNew Bedford Regional AirportNew Bedford
- 57nmNPTNewport State AirportNewport
- 64nmNCOQuonset State AirportNorth Kingstown
- 68nmPVDRhode Island T. F. Green International AirportProvidence/Warwick
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKACK · Nantucket Memorial Airport · Nantucket, MA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ACK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 183 nm | 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 367 nm | 1h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 801 nm | 2h 16m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 836 nm | 2h 21m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,006 nm | 2h 44m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,058 nm | 2h 52m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,372 nm | 3h 35m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,409 nm | 3h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ACK?
- Nantucket Memorial Airport's longest paved runway is 6,303 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ACK?
- Nantucket Memorial Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,303 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Nantucket Memorial Airport?
- One FBO serves ACK: Nantucket Memorial Airport FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ACK?
- The closest alternate is Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY), about 26 nm away, followed by Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) at 27 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ACK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 15m (367 nm), Chicago about 2h 16m (801 nm), Nashville about 2h 21m (836 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.