Again highlighting the summer with some of the best aviators on the planet, the Atlantic City Air Show moves from midweek to Friday for its 10th anniversary.
Q Parking tips: For a $20 fee, show goers can park-and-ride to and from the Boardwalk from two locations — the SJTA Intercept lot on the A.C. Expressway (shuttles will run 9am-5pm continuously the day of the show) or Bader Field on the Black Horse Pike (6:30am-6:30pm the day of the show). Handicapped parking will be available on Albany and Montpelier avenues, which has an accessible ramp for entrance onto the Boardwalk. The new Wave parking garage at Fairmount Avenue between Christopher Columbus Boulevard and Mississippi Avenue has six levels and 1,180 parking spaces.
Other details: Those wishing to view the Air Show from the ocean are welcome to do so, but should be aware that there will be a “no boat zone” restricting boats from approaching too close to the beaches. A handicap viewing area will be available at the pavilion at Montpelier Avenue and the Boardwalk. Space is limited and restricted for those in wheelchairs who cannot access the beach. Handicapped parking will be available on Albany Avenue, which has an accessible ramp for entrance onto the Boardwalk. The show will be broadcast live on WOND 1400 AM.
Practice runs will be taking place most of the day Thursday, Aug. 16.
Q The Atlatic City Air Show is a community partnership between the Greater A.C. Chamber, the 177th Fighter Wing of the N.J. Air National Guard, the SJTA’s FAA Tech Center, the A.C. International Airport, David Schultz Airshows LLC, the city of Atlantic City and the A.C. Convention & Visitors Authority. — RS
2012 ATLANTIC CITY AIR SHOW SCHEDULE
10:30am — Blue Cross Blimp Flybys
10:45 — Airshow Sponsors Banner Tow Aircraft Flybys
11am — US Army Golden Knights Flag Jump w/National Anthem
11:08 — US Army Golden Knights Mass Exit Show
11:15 — NJ-ANG 177th FW F-16 Fighting Falcon Flyby (4-ship)
11:17 — NJ-ANG 108th WG KC-135R Stratotanker Flyby
11:19 — MA-ANG 104th FW F-15C Eagle Flyby (2-ship)
11:21 — DE-ANG 166th AW C-130H Hercules Flyby (2-ship)
11:23 — NJ-ANG Composite Flyby (KC-135 & F-16)
11:24 — NJ State Police Helicopter (AW139, Bell 206, S-76) Flyby
11:26 — Raiders Demonstration Team 3-Ship Aerobatic Demonstration
11:36 — US Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demonstration
11:42 — US Coast Guard HC-130J Hercules Flyby (2-passes)
11:51 — FAA William J Hughes Tech Center Convair 580 and Global 5000 Flybys (2-passes)
11:57 — MidAtlantic MedEvac Flyby
Ocean City presents the 26th annual Ocean City Airport Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17, and then follows on Sunday, Sept. 18, with an Aerobatic Air Show off the Boardwalk.
This year’s Atlantic City “Thunder Over the Boardwalk” Air Show will tie into the series with seven outstanding bands performing Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 15-17, including about six hours of music beyond when the air show ends (around 3:30pm) Wednesday.
In its ninth year, The Atlantic City Thunder Over the Boardwalk Air Show will fill the city’s skylines with jets, stunt planes and parachuters on Wednesday, Aug. 17, all capped off by a performance from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds precision flying team, which has become the air show’s steady headliner each year.
All you need to know about this year's air show, including parking information, post-concert info and the schedule for the big Aug. 25 air show.
The inclusion of the Brazilian flight team will also garner international attention to the Atlantic City Air Show and dignitaries and embassy officials from Brazil are planning to attend this year's event in Atlantic City.
The 2nd Annual Atlantic City Air Show, an event that could bring the biggest crowd Atlantic City has ever had, will be held on Wednesday, August 18, from 10am-4:30pm, on Atlantic City's beachfront. The focal point of the show will be at Florida Avenue and the Boardwalk, in front of the Peter Max mural. The feature of the show will be the U.S Air Force Thunderbirds, who will be the closing act, flying around 2:30pm. It is an all-military air show with a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter showing how they pick up someone in the ocean who is in distress. The variety of the aircraft and the skill of their pilots and crews is something to behold. Last year's show drew nearly 250,000 and with word of the show's quality spreading throughout New Jersey and surrounding states, the show is expected to bring close to a half-million spectators to Atlantic City. The show may be seen from Brigantine to Ocean City. The main action will be in front of the Boardwalk Hall. With the wide beach that has just been installed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, there is ample room to hold one million people on our beaches. The Atlantic...
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1. A. Gambacorta said... on Aug 18, 2012 at 09:12AM
“This was the fourth time we attended the AC airshow. I will not come back. I certainly appreciated the free parking near the Hilton However, the first couple of hours was very boring and all the helicopters just flying by made it worse. The time between the performances was long and erratic. And then after waiting all day for the Thunderbirds, their show was disappointing. I've watched them dozens of times over the years and this was by far, the worst I've seen.”
2. Lew Steiner said... on Aug 20, 2012 at 01:31PM
“Congratulations to all of the organizations and volunteers that helped to create the 2012 Atlantic City Airshow "Thunder over The Boardwalk". This year's event was excellent and we certainly appreciate all of the effort that was put into the planning and coordination of this year's 10th annual Atlantic City Airshow.
The 2012 Atlantic City Airshow "Thunder over The Boardwalk" was presented by The Greater Atlantic City Chamber, The 177th Fighter Wing of the N.J. Air National Guard, South Jersey Transportation Authority, FAA, William J. Hughes Tech Center, The Atlantic City International Airport, Caesars Entertainment, David Schultz Airshows LLC, The City of Atlantic City and The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority. Here is a link to the Video of this year's Airshow: http://tinyurl.com/8lsnytr”
3. Anonymous said... on Aug 20, 2012 at 02:35PM
“hey 'a gambacorta'... the thunderbirds had to cut their performance short because one of the pilots struck a flock of birds mid-performance and had to land because of mechanical problems. get your facts straight before you complain. the show was great. free parking, good weather, and cool stunts! will definitely be returning with my friends.”