"Thunder Over The Boardwalk"
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
From 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
FREE on the beach and Boardwalk of Atlantic City
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Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa presents the heart-stopping feats, aerobatics maneuvers, formation flying and solo routines of military and civilian pilots that have helped to make the Atlantic City Airshow "Thunder Over The Boardwalk" one of the most popular events in Atlantic City.
Make plans now to see flybys and demonstrations that reach up to 15,000 feet and as low as 50 feet over the water in front of the Atlantic City skyline.
Along with performances and demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, Air National Guard and civilian acts, this year's lineup will be headlined with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team.
See list of scheduled performers below. This list is subject to change.
New in 2009! Premium public seating on the beach featuring a la carte food and beverage is available by joining the Flightline Club! To preorder tickets, call 609-646-2292 extension 25.
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ATLANTIC CITY AIRSHOW
"THUNDER OVER THE BOARDWALK" TIPS
Find out everything you need to know about the Atlantic City Airshow
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| 2009 Atlantic City Airshow List of Performers:
*Subject to change
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US Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration
US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Jump
US Air Force A-10A Thunderbolt ll Demonstration
US Air Force 16 Viper East Coast Demonstration
US Navy F/A-18 F Super Hornet East Coast Demonstration Team
US Coast Guard Joint Forces Search and Rescue Demonstration
Red Eagle Air Sports Aerobatics
The Horsemen 3-ship P-51 Demonstration Team
Tim Weber “Geico” Extra 300 Aerobatics
Jim Beasley Jr. Spitfire World War 2 Aerobatics
US Air Force Heritage Flight (P-51, A-10, F-16)
US Navy Legacy Flight (F4U & F-18)
NJ Sate Police Aviation Unit
US Air Force-Air National Guard 108th ARW KC-135 Stratotanker Flyby
US Air Force-Air National Guard 177th FW F-16 Fighting Falcon Flyby
US Air Force-Air Force Reserve Command 76th ARS KC-10A Extender Flyby
US Air Force Lookheed C-5B Galaxy
US Air Force-AMC 436th AMW C-17A Globemaster III Flyby
US Air Force C 130 H Hercules
US Marine Corps CH 46E Sea Knight
US Air Force B-2A Spirit Flyby
US Air Force F 22 Raptor
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Getting Here: Click here for Transportation options getting to and around Atlantic City
- Atlantic City is easily accessible via the Atlantic City Exit 1 off the Atlantic City Expressway for parking at The N.J. Transit rail system can be accessed from nearby with trains arriving at the Atlantic City Convention www.njtransit.com.
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Parking: Click here to download a PDF file of the Atlantic City Parking Map.
- Early arrivers may want to try the South Jersey Transportation Authority lots on Fairmont Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City.
- Remote parking at Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa is easily accessible from Exit 1 from the Atlantic City Expressway. Visitors should look for directional signs in the surface lot. If you park in the garage, walk through the casino to the North Entrance to take the shuttle. Parking will be $5, which includes the cost of the shuttle to the Boardwalk.
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See the Show: Click here for more information on Atlantic City beaches.
- The Atlantic City Airshow can be viewed from anywhere on the Atlantic City beach and Boardwalk.
- Those wishing to view the Airshow from the ocean are welcome, but should be aware that there will be a "no boat zone" restricting boaters except for the U.S. Coast Guard, police and other marine units, from approaching too close to the Atlantic City beach.
- For premium public seating on the beach featuring a la carte food and beverage, join the Flightline Club! To preorder tickets, call 609-646-2292 extension 25.
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What to Bring:
- Sunscreen
- Wear light clothing
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Cameras and binoculars
- Sunglasses
- Beach attire including umbrellas, hats, and bathing suits
- Radios to tune into AM 1400 WOND for the Atlantic City Airshow broadcast.
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Stay Over: Avoid the traffic altogether and stay over in Atlantic City. Click here to book your room online for the Atlantic City Airshow.
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Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa presents
Atlantic City Airshow "Thunder Over The Boardwalk"
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
A community partnership between
Greater Atlantic City Chamber
177th Fighter Wing of the N.J. Air National Guard
David Schultz Airshows
City of Atlantic City
Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority
Performance sponsors include:
South Jersey Transportation Authority
Atlantic City International Airport
William J. Hughes FAA Technical Center
Atlantic City Air Traffic Control Tower