Thousands of people were disappointed when they were unable to attend last month’s air show at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Hundreds of cars waiting patiently for hours were ultimately turned away as the base reached capacity.
But take heart. There’s another air show coming to New Jersey this summer, and it’s certain to be a performance on par with the one last month.
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber officially announced the return of the Visit Atlantic City Airshow “A Salute to Those Who Serve” on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. This year’s show is celebrating 20 years in Atlantic City with the announcement of a new viewing experience and aerial performances by top military acts – U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Demo Team, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and 177th Fighter Wing of the N.J. Air National Guard.
The Visit Atlantic City Airshow is the world’s premier beachfront airshow, drawing more than 500,000 spectators annually and an estimated $70+ Million annually in overall regional economic activity. In 2022, the Airshow saw its biggest attendance to date, with a record-breaking crowd of more than 550,000 people.
The 2023 Visit Atlantic City Airshow is a FREE event – with spectacular views of the show from the free public beaches and Boardwalk in Atlantic City. For those who cannot attend the Airshow on Wednesday, Aug. 16, the Airshow’s Practice Day on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 is a great alternative and will feature the Airshow performers as they take to the skies to “practice” for the big day.
Additionally, for anyone not wanting to go near the Atlantic City boardwalk, there are numerous nearby beaches and viewing spots that have very few people.