Today, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber , Meet AC and David Schultz Airshows are proud to unveil the full show day performance schedule for the 2022 Meet AC Atlantic City Airshow. The Atlantic City Airshow is the world’s premier midweek beachfront airshow, drawing more than 500,000 spectators annually, and set to take to the skies above Atlantic City’s beaches on Wednesday, Aug. 24 starting at 11 a.m.
This year’s star-studded Airshow lineup includes the return of major military acts like the U.S. Army Golden Knights , the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds , and the long-awaited reappearance of the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet “Rhino” East Coast Demo Team, as well as civilian acts, including Chris Thomas Airshows , Paul Dougherty Airshows , Full Throttle Formation Team , and Jim Beasley.
“This year’s line-up of performers is second to none,” said Greater Atlantic City Chamber President Michael Chait and organizer for this year’s Airshow. “You have both military and civilian acts that are among the best in the country soaring to our beaches right here in the Garden State – we promise that this will be our best show to date!”
The full performance schedule for 2022 Meet Ac Atlantic City Airshow is as follows:
11:00 AM: Airspace Closes for Airshow, TFR in Effect, Boats in Place
11:30 AM: US Army Golden Knights Flag Jump w/National Anthem
11:38 AM: US Army Golden Knights Mass Exit Show
11:44 AM: NJ ANG 177th FW F-16 Flyby
11:45 AM: NJ ANG 108th WG KC-135 Flyby
11:47 AM: NBC 10 Helicopter Flybys
11:50 AM: NJ ANG Composite Wing Flyby (KC-135 & (2) F-16s)
11:52 AM: Chris Thomas SNJ-2 Aerobatics
12:03 PM: USN MH-53 Super Stallions Flyover
12:09 PM: USAF C-17A Globemaster III Demonstration
12:23 PM: Medical Helicopter Flybys
12:25 PM: NJ State Police Flybys
12:33 PM: 552 nd ACW E-3C Sentry Flyby
12:35 PM: NJ-ArNG/NJ-ANG UH-60 SPIES/FRIES Demonstration
12:43 PM: 552 nd ACW E-3C Sentry Flyby
12:45 PM: 1 st HS, UH-1N Twin Huey (2-ship) Flyby
12:49 PM: FAA William J Hughes Aircraft Flybys (2-passes)
12:54 PM: Jim Beasley Jr./Ed Shipley Ti-6 (2-ship) Demo
1:06 PM: US Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demonstration
1:16 PM: Paul Dougherty Eagle Aerobatics
1:34 PM: Full Throttle Formation Team
1:49 PM: Army Golden Knights Parachute Demonstration
2:09 PM: Jim Beasley Jr. P-51 Mustang Demonstration
2:19 PM: USN F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration
2:34 PM: USN Legacy Flight F/A-18 & FG-1D Corsair
2:49 PM: USAF Thunderbirds Enlistment Ceremony
3:00 PM: USAF Thunderbirds
5:00 PM: Airspace Re-opens; TFR Ends
NOTE: The 2022 Meet AC Atlantic City Airshow schedule and performing acts are all subject to change without notice; changes may be due to mechanical considerations, weather conditions and other matters
beyond the control of the event and performers.
For those who cannot attend the Airshow on Wednesday, Aug. 24 – the Airshow’s Practice Day is set for Tuesday, Aug. 23 beginning at 11 a.m. and will feature many of the Airshow performers as they take to the
skies to “practice” for the big day. For those planning to attend on show day, remember that the 2022 Meet AC Atlantic City Airshow is a FREE event – with spectacular views of the show from the free public beaches and Boardwalk in Atlantic City.
Additionally, the commentary for the show will be aired on WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM and 1450 AM on show day (Wednesday) only. Show day attendees may also enjoy a variety of fun, onsite vendors along the Boardwalk, along with the return of Veterans Resource Row presented by Bank of America – a one-stop shop of more than a dozen veteran resource organizations and entities where you can talk face-to-face with representatives and receive information on services, support and job opportunities.
“Marquee events like the Atlantic City Airshow help drive economic development by drawing thousands of spectators to the city,” said Jim Dever, President, Bank of America Greater Philadelphia. “Bank of America has supported the military for more than 100 years and the Airshow’s Veterans Resource Row is a great opportunity to connect veterans with organizations that can provide important resources.” Veterans Resource Row presented by Bank of America will be located on the Atlantic City Boardwalk at Missouri Avenue and will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the Airshow. This year’s participating government agencies, nonprofits and veteran services organizations include:
- American Legion
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
- New Jersey Casino Control Commission
- Flight Safety International
- American Red Cross
- LS Technology
- NJ Vet2Vet
- Catholic Charities
- Philadelphia Flyers Warriors
- Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office
- Humana
- Hero Care Connect
- Team Red White and Blue
The Meet AC Atlantic City Airshow is a community partnership between the Greater Atlantic City Chamber; Meet AC; the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority; the City of Atlantic City; the 177th Fighter Wing
of the N.J. Air National Guard; South Jersey Transportation Authority; FAA William J. Hughes Tech Center; The Atlantic City International Airport; and David Schultz Airshows, LLC. The Meet AC Atlantic City Airshow
is supported in part by a grant from the NJ Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.
For more information on the Meet AC Atlantic City Airshow, visit AtlanticCityAirshow.com .
About The Greater Atlantic City Chamber
Since 1914, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber is dedicated in creating a favorable economic climate with meaningful services for the business community. Together we work to foster growth in the region’s
economy by creating a better business climate and a higher quality of life.
About Meet AC
Meet AC, Inc. is a 501(c)(6) organization formed and funded as a public-private partnership by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to create economic development through conventions, sporting events, film production, and group tourism. Meet AC focuses on three primary objectives: sales, marketing and services. For complete Atlantic City tourism and convention information, visit www.MeetAC.com . Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
About David Schultz Airshow
Since 1994, our team of Airshow Professionals has provided locations worldwide with airshow services, including four FAA Recognized Airbosses – (Multi-Venue), numerous Ground Operations Specialists, TWO Announcers, Jet Team Project Managers, military & civilian aircraft acquisition services, event budget analysis, website development and maintenance, FAA/DOD/TFR paperwork coordination, Airspace Management, computerized ramp layouts, Flyby Coordination, Event Ticketing, VIP Management, and a whole host of other services that no one else in the business can provide.
