KACK

VFR

NANTUCKET MEML

NANTUCKET · MASSACHUSETTS

Elev
46.8'
Longest RWY
6,303'06/24
Tower
0600-2200 MAY 15-SEP 30; 0600-2100 OCT 1-MAY 14
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
0600-2200 MAY 15-SEP 30; 0600-2100 OCT 1-MAY 14 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,046.8'
MSL · field 46.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 24
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KACK

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KACK 112053Z 22006KT 10SM SCT004 18/16 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP058 T01830161 56010
Wind
220° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.70 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
691 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
ACK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WARREN SMITH
Address
14 AIRPORT RD, NANTUCKET MA 02554

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR
BRIDGEPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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220° · 6 kt
RWY 24
211°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 211° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,047 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored31° / 211°6,303 ftASPHStandard L
15/33121° / 301°4,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
066,303'6,303'6,303'5,765'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSF
246,303'6,303'6,303'6,303'PAPI 4-box left(3°)SSALR
154,500'4,500'4,500'4,500'30', bldg, 800' from thr, 280' R of cntrln, slope 20
334,500'4,500'4,500'4,500'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KACK NANTUCKET MEML in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS, showing runways 06/24, 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 06
LD · CAT I
RNE
109.1
RWY 24
LD · CAT I
ACK
109.1
GREAT POINT VISUAL RWY 24
KACK · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AFRT,CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • BE AWARE OF HIGH-SPD MIL JET & HVY HEL TFC VCNTY AIR STATION CAPE COD.
  • ARPT HAS NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS CTC NOISE OFFICER 508-325-5300.
  • DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD IF TWR CLSD & UNA TO CTC FSS FREQ, CTC BOSTON APCH AT 603-594-5554.
  • TWY F RSTRD TO SML ACFT 12500 LBS OR LESS.
  • TXL F BTN TWY B & TWY H CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN MORE THAN 79FT.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSF RWY 06; SSALR RWY 24; HIRL RWY 06/24; MIRL RWY 15/33; TWY LGTS - CTAF. PAPI RWY 06, 24 & 33 OPR 24 HRS.

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24PCR VALUE: 770/F/A/X/T
  • 15/33PCR VALUE: 430/F/A/X/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24SSALR UNMON WHEN TWR CLSD.

Other notes

  • ESTAB PRIOR TO 1959.
  • ARFF INDEX C SVCS PRVD BTN 0600 AND 2200. FOR INDEX C SVCS BTN 2201 AND 0559, 2 HR PPR AT 508-325-7569 TO NANTUCKET AIRPORT OPS. PPR 2 HRS FOR UNSKED ACFT OPS WITH MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS; CALL AMGR 508-325-5300.
  • FEE FOR NON-COML ACFT PRKG.

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Key facts · KACK

Answer card
ICAO
KACK
Name
NANTUCKET MEML
Location
NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
Elevation
46.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,046.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200 MAY 15-SEP 30; 0600-2100 OCT 1-MAY 14
Total runways
2
Longest runway
06/24 · 6,303 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

Nantucket Memorial Airport sits on Nantucket in Massachusetts. Field elevation is 46.8 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 06/24 at 6,303 ft. Runway 15/33 is 4,500 ft. The tower is open 0600-2200 May 15 through Sep 30. It is open 0600-2100 Oct 1 through May 14. Two ILS approaches are published for runways 06 and 24.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Nantucket Memorial Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call 508-325-5300 for current service details. The airport has noise abatement procedures. Contact the noise officer before arrival if you need the local flow. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Plan for that on taxi, takeoff and landing.

When the tower is closed, lighting is still available. Runway 06 uses MALSF. Runway 24 has SSALR. Runways 06/24 have high intensity lights. Runway 15/33 has medium intensity lights. PAPI is published for 06, 24 and 33. Taxiway F is limited to small aircraft at 12,500 lb or less. Airspace details should be checked on the current chart before flight. Boston Approach handles clearance delivery and approach services when needed. Expect busy traffic in the area. Military jets and heavy helicopters operate near Air Station Cape Cod.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KACK?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at Nantucket Memorial Airport?
The tower is open 0600-2200 May 15 through Sep 30. It is open 0600-2100 Oct 1 through May 14.
Which ILS approaches are available at KACK?
Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runways 06 and 24.
What is the longest runway at KACK?
Runway 06/24 is the longest runway. It is 6,303 ft asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at Nantucket Memorial Airport?
Nantucket Memorial Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call 508-325-5300 for current service details.
Does KACK have noise abatement procedures?
Yes. The airport has noise abatement procedures. Contact the noise officer at 508-325-5300 before arrival for the current guidance.
Can you use the runway lights at KACK when the tower is closed?
Yes. When the tower is closed, runway 06 uses MALSF. Runway 24 uses SSALR. High intensity runway lights are published for 06/24.
Are there any operational cautions for flying into Nantucket Memorial Airport?
Yes. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. The remarks also call out high-speed military jet and heavy helicopter traffic in the vicinity of Air Station Cape Cod.

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