Atlantic City International Airport (KACY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Atlantic City International Airport in Atlantic City, NJ, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Atlantic City International Airport (KACY) is a regional airport serving Atlantic City, NJ at 75 ft. KACY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 13, 22, 31), longest 10,001 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KACY in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 30.08 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KACY 130154Z 13006KT 10SM SCT030 21/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02060189 PNO $
Current pilot readout for KACY
KACY is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 550 ft (field elevation 75 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KACY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 10,001 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 22 | 6,145 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 04 | 6,145 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 31 | 10,001 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 14 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KACY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Atlantic City International Airport in Atlantic City, NJ: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KACY is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KACY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ACY UA /OV ACY310001/TM 0625/FL008/TP A320/SK OVC008/RM OVC008 ON FINAL RWY 13, ADDITIONAL OVC070 INBOUND FOR ACY A/P
ACY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ACY310001Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0625Reported at 06:25 UTC.FL008Altitude: 800 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC008Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM OVC008 ON FINAL RWY 13, A…Remarks.Show raw report
SBY UA /OV KSBY/TM 0121/FL020/TP E145/RM PILOT REPORTED BASES AT 2000 AND SMOOTH
SBY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KSBYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0121Reported at 01:21 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.RM PILOT REPORTED BASES AT 2…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KACY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KACY reported mostly VFR across 11 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 31%
- 22
- 26%
- 31
- 25%
- 04
- 18%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KACY 130520Z 1306/1406 11005KT P6SM VCSH OVC012 FM130700 09005KT 4SM -RA BR VCTS SCT004CB OVC008 FM131100 22003KT 2SM RA BR OVC004 FM131200 27005KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC010 FM131600 29006KT P6SM BKN015 OVC035 FM131900 28008KT P6SM BKN100 AMD NOT SKED
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KACY
- IATA
- ACY
- FAA LID
- ACY
- City
- Atlantic City
- State
- New Jersey
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 75 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.4562, -74.5775
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 108.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 58m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KACY
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KACY reported VFR conditions during about 80.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 268 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.3 kt, calm 12.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.7 | 7.2 | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 79.5 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Mar | 79.8 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 80.2 | 8.0 | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| May | 75.9 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Jun | 81.2 | 8.4 | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 84.9 | 8.8 | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Aug | 85.2 | 8.8 | 3.9 | 2.1 |
| Sep | 79.0 | 11.0 | 6.3 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 78.0 | 10.6 | 7.9 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 83.9 | 7.0 | 5.2 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 77.2 | 8.8 | 7.2 | 6.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.2 kt |
| Feb | 8.4 kt |
| Mar | 8.9 kt |
| Apr | 8.7 kt |
| May | 7.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.8 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.8 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 6.8 kt |
| Nov | 7.1 kt |
| Dec | 7.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KACY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Atlantic City International Airport in Atlantic City, NJ shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KACY weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KACY?+
KACY has 4 runways: 04, 13, 22, 31; the longest is 10,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KACY report its own weather?+
Yes. Atlantic City International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KACY have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KACY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KACY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KACY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KACY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Atlantic City International Airport (KACY) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Atlantic City International Airport (KACY)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Atlantic City International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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