Busy in summer. Fog is common and can delay or divert flights.
Nantucket sits about 3 miles southeast of Nantucket town in a straight line, and it's the main private jet airport we list for Nantucket.
Private jet routes through Nantucket
We cover 2 routes through Nantucket. The shortest trip is New York to Nantucket (about 45 min); the longest is New York to Nantucket (about 45 min).
| Route | Usual jet | Time in the air | One way, estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York to Nantucket | Light jet | about 45 min | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Boston to Nantucket | Light jet | about 30 min | $5,500–$7,500 |
2026 estimates with typical fees, for the jet size most groups choose. How we estimate.
Runways at Nantucket
Nantucket has 2 runways; the longest, 06/24, is 6,303 feet. That is comfortable for light, midsize and super-midsize jets; heavy jets can usually use it too, though a full load or a hot day can limit how far they fly.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,303 ft | 150 ft | asphalt |
| 15/33 | 4,500 ft | 100 ft | asphalt |
Flight times from Nantucket
Estimated time in the air and one-way price from ACK to the main private jet airport of other cities, for the jet size most groups of four to six would pick. Real quotes depend on the date and where the aircraft is based.
| To | Distance | Usual jet | Time in the air | One way, estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 210 mi | Light jet | about 45 min | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,656 mi | Super-midsize jet | about 6 hr 5 min | $47,500–$61,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,210 mi | Light jet | about 3 hr | $16,500–$22,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 914 mi | Light jet | about 2 hr 20 min | $13,000–$17,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,579 mi | Light jet | about 4 hr 5 min | $22,500–$30,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,431 mi | Super-midsize jet | about 5 hr 35 min | $43,500–$56,000 |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,932 mi | Midsize jet | about 4 hr 35 min | $30,000–$39,000 |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,157 mi | Light jet | about 2 hr 55 min | $16,000–$21,000 |
Straight-line distances. Estimates use the same method as our cost calculator.
Other private jet airports nearby
- Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY), Martha's Vineyard: about 30 miles away.
- Laurence G. Hanscom Field (BED), Boston: about 105 miles away.
- Republic Airport (FRG), New York: about 179 miles away.
- Westchester County Airport (HPN), New York: about 190 miles away.
When Nantucket gets busy
- Almost all demand falls between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
- Friday departures and Sunday returns in July and August are the hardest to book.
On those dates, aircraft and parking at Nantucket fill up early and quotes climb. Booking two to three weeks ahead helps.
Questions about Nantucket
How far is Nantucket from Nantucket town?
About 3 miles in a straight line. Driving time depends on traffic.
Which routes use Nantucket?
On this site: New York to Nantucket, Boston to Nantucket.
Is Nantucket only for private jets?
No. It also handles other traffic, but private jets use dedicated terminals (FBOs) on the field.
Codes: IATA ACK, ICAO KACK. Coordinates, elevation and runways from OurAirports open data. See also the guide to charter fees, including landing and handling charges.