# ACK — Nantucket Memorial Airport

> Machine-readable reference for ACK. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/ack
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ack
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ack.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ACK.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T00:30:27.434+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Nantucket Memorial Airport
- IATA: ACK
- ICAO: KACK
- City: Nantucket
- Country: US (US)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Distance from city: 3 miles southeast of Nantucket town center
- Runways: 2
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: .25M
- Official website: https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/619/Terminal-Information

## Overview

Welcome Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) might be the only airport where you feel like you're stepping onto a ferry dock with wings. Just 3 miles southeast of Nantucket town center, it transforms from a quiet hub in the winter to a frantic, bustling gateway in the summer. During peak season, ACK becomes one of the busiest airports in New England, handling everything from Cessna puddle-jumpers to Gulfstreams, all through a single terminal. Travelers often appreciate how quickly they can transition from plane to car, but the island's weather, like fog and wind, alongside rental car demands, dominate the travel experience here. At a glance Nantucket Memorial Airport caters to roughly 250,000 passengers annually with one main terminal. It's served by major airlines such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue Airways. Despite its single-terminal setup, ACK is a critical transit point for both commercial and private flights, featuring essential amenities like two restaurants, Crosswinds Restaurant and Terminal Café and Snack Bar, and two lounges under Nantucket Jet Center and Rectrix Aviation. It is just 3 miles from Nantucket town, making it an integral part of the island's…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main terminal** — airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Cape Air, Southern Airways Express, Tradewind Aviation
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ack/terminals/1

## Dining (2)

- **Crosswinds Restaurant** — $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ack/restaurants/crosswinds-restaurant
- **Terminal Café and Snack Bar**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ack/restaurants/terminal-cafe-and-snack-bar

## Lounges (2)

- **Nantucket Jet Center** — access: FBO lounge · day pass: /N · /N
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ack/lounges/nantucket-jet-center
- **Rectrix Aviation** — access: FBO lounge · day pass: /N · /N
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ack/lounges/rectrix-aviation

## Shops (2)

- **Terminal Gift Shop** — 1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ack/shops/terminal-gift-shop
- **Vending Machines**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ack/shops/vending-machines

## Parking (2)

- **Long-Term Parking Lot** — Surface · /day/day, /hour/hr
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ack/parking/long-term-parking-lot
- **Short-Term Parking Lot** — Surface · /day/day, /hour/hr
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ack/parking/short-term-parking-lot

## Ground transport (4)

- **Avis** — On-site car rental · .+
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ack/transport/avis
- **Hertz** — On-site car rental · .+
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ack/transport/hertz
- **Local Bus Route to Town** — Bus · Roughly 15-25 min total travel time from ACK to downtown when including a short walk, based on NRTA timetable segments between the airport/mid‑island and town. · $3 one‑way adult fare on NRTA ‘The Wave’, per published fare info for fixed routes. · Every 30-60 min in peak season daytime hours on routes serving the airport, per NRTA summer schedule.
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ack/transport/local-bus-route-to-town
- **Taxi Stand** — Curbside · About 10-15 min from ACK to downtown, reported by multiple TripAdvisor users describing the ride as ~10 minutes depending on traffic. · .+30
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ack/transport/taxi-stand

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: The Crosswinds Restaurant, accessible independently from the terminal, serves as a peaceful retreat with extensive hours, especially useful when the terminal is partially closed.
- _Time_: Factoring in weather delays, particularly fog, is essential when flying with Cape Air or JetBlue, as flight rolling delays are common, notably in mornings and evenings.
- _Avoid_: To dodge long walks during bustling periods, identify whether your baggage will be claimed at Claim A or Claim B ahead of time.
- _Money_: Book Hertz or Avis rentals well in advance; on busy summer weekends, rentals sell out fast, pushing demand to expensive taxi rides.
- _Quiet_: The south-end Baggage Claim A area is a calm waiting spot, ideal when meeting arrivals off-peak and offering convenient access to car rental counters.
- _Local_: Airport art by Nantucket artists is not just for viewing; pieces here are easier and often cheaper to purchase when compared to island galleries.
- _Insider_: Lounge at the Nantucket Jet Center or Rectrix Aviation for a more relaxed pre-flight experience, especially during the summer frenzy.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/ACK.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/ack/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/ack/departures — HTML page with live departures