Nantucket — private aviation access, on request.
Private jet charter to Nantucket via Nantucket Memorial (ACK / KACK), 3 miles southeast of town. Runway 6/24 is 6,303 × 150 ft, with 5,765 ft of landing distance on Runway 6 and the full 6,303 ft on Runway 24. Runway 15/33 is 4,500 × 100 ft. The Town of Nantucket operates the only FBO. ACK has no U.S. Customs. Flights from abroad clear first at Boston Logan, Hanscom Field or Hyannis (landing rights), then continue as a domestic flight.
See full private jet charter pricing. For the planning narrative — the ACK runway and landing distance, the airport-run FBO, summer ramp parking and why international arrivals clear customs first — read Private Jet to Nantucket. The neighbouring island — MVY's runway, the airport-run FBO, the voluntary night curfew and why international arrivals clear customs first — is Private Jet to Martha's Vineyard.
BEST TIME TO CHARTER
July and August weekends are the busy period, and Sunday afternoon departures often wait for ramp space. Fog and low cloud are a planning factor in late spring and early summer.
AIRPORTS, FBOs & TRANSFERS
Each option below shows the executive airport, drive time to Nantucket, and typical ground options. Tap an airport for the full guide — runways, FBOs, customs, slot rules and arrival workflow.
3 miles southeast of town. Runway 6/24 is 6,303 × 150 ft (landing distance 5,765 ft on Runway 6, 6,303 ft on Runway 24). Runway 15/33 is 4,500 × 100 ft. ILS to both ends of 6/24. No U.S. Customs. Airport-operated FBO, same hours as the tower: 06:00–22:00 (15 May–30 Sep) and 06:00–21:00 (1 Oct–14 May).
New to private terminals? What is an FBO? · Private jet charter cost guide — FBO choice and charter pricing for Nantucket
COSTS TO EXPECT
ENTRY POINT
On request
Lowest estimated one-way price across the routes above — estimated, confirmed quote within 1–2 hours.
TYPICAL AIRCRAFT
Light to heavy jet
Cabin selected against range, runway and party size. We confirm the exact tail before contracting.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All-inclusive quote
Crew, fuel, handling, landing and de-icing fees, standard catering and FBO access. Peak-period positioning and overnight crew may apply on one-ways — flagged upfront.
Charter pricing is route- and date-sensitive. For a binding number, share dates, pax and luggage in the quote form.
ON THE GROUND
AIRCRAFT
Boston and New York
The usual cabin from Boston and New York. Turboprops are often the efficient choice on the short Boston leg.
More passengers or bags
Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet. It is not a light jet.
Large cabin, performance permitting
Large-cabin jets can use the 6,303 ft runway, subject to the operator's performance calculation. A nonstop from Europe is not possible: ACK has no U.S. Customs.
FLEET FOR NANTUCKET
LIGHT JET
Cessna
The benchmark light jet for short sectors.
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Cessna
Light-jet economics, midsize cabin comfort.
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MIDSIZE JET
Hawker Beechcraft
The proven workhorse of midsize charter.
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Cessna
Six-foot flat-floor cabin at midsize prices.
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HEAVY JET
Dassault
Wide-body cabin, short-runway capability.
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Gulfstream
Proven Gulfstream heavy jet, exceptional charter value.
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PRICING & COST
12 min read
OPERATIONS & TRAVEL
12 min read
AIRCRAFT & FLEET
11 min read
AIRCRAFT & FLEET
5 min read
PRICING & COST
6 min read
FAQ
Car transfer is standard. Nantucket Memorial (ACK) is about 3 miles southeast of town. Helicopter transfer can be arranged on request. ACK has no U.S. Customs.
Nantucket Memorial (ACK), 3 miles southeast of town. Runway 6/24 is 6,303 × 150 ft.
Send your dates and passengers and you get an estimated price per aircraft class straight away, then two or three confirmed options with aircraft photos within 1–2 hours.
No. ACK is not on CBP's general aviation airport list. International flights clear first at Boston Logan, Hanscom Field or Hyannis (by prior permission), then continue to Nantucket.
RELATED DESTINATIONS
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Nantucket Memorial (ACK) is the airport, 3 miles southeast of town. Runway 6/24 is 6,303 × 150 ft, with 5,765 ft to land on Runway 6. There is no U.S. Customs on the field. The Town operates the FBO.
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Nantucket Memorial
Nantucket Memorial (ACK) — 3 miles southeast of town, not in town. Runway 6/24 is 6,303 × 150 ft; landing distance is 5,765 ft on Runway 6 and 6,303 ft on Runway 24. Runway 15/33 is 4,500 × 100 ft. No U.S. Customs. The Town of Nantucket operates the FBO.
RECOMMENDED AIRCRAFT
Light Jet
Midsize Jet
Heavy Jet
SEASONALITY
GROUND TRANSPORT
HELICOPTER
CUSTOMS
VISA
WEATHER
RECOMMENDED STAY
MEDICAL / MEDEVAC
DESTINATION PROFILE
luxury
55
business
20
family
45
ski
0
beach
95
golf
0
medical
40
heli
40
marina
15
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
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FAQ
Nantucket Memorial (ACK) is the primary gateway, 3 miles southeast of town. Runway 6/24 is 6,303 × 150 ft, with ILS approaches to both ends. Landing distance is 5,765 ft on Runway 6 and 6,303 ft on Runway 24.
Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet. Light and midsize jets are the usual cabins from Boston and New York. Large-cabin jets can use the 6,303 ft runway, subject to the operator's performance calculation. A nonstop from Europe is not possible because ACK has no U.S. Customs.
Pricing scales with aircraft class and the departure city (for example New York or Boston). Send your dates and passengers to see an estimated price per aircraft class straight away; two or three confirmed options with aircraft photos follow within 1–2 hours.
See the seasonality panel — demand is driven by July and August weekends.
A car is the usual transfer. ACK is about 3 miles from town. Helicopter transfer can be arranged on request; it is not the standard arrival.
AVIATION FACTS · AVI-GO 2025
Desk-verified market figures linked to this page — drawn from Avi-Go analytics reports and surfaced for charter planning context.
Wheels Up Partners Llc's #3 route in North America in June 2026 was Nantucket ↔ Westchester (0.32% of that operator's regional departures).
structured · confidence 92% · verified 2026-07-28
0.32%
Verified aviation metric
Wheels Up Partners Llc concentrated 0.32% of its North America June 2026 departures on Nantucket ↔ Westchester (route rank #3).
structured · confidence 91% · verified 2026-07-28
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