Thousands gathered along the beach and Boardwalk on Wednesday, July 16, for the return of the Atlantic City Airshow, the centerpiece of the city’s newly expanded Soar and Shore Festival.
After a two-year hiatus, the show delivered an afternoon of high-flying excitement, with aerial performances centered near Bally’s Atlantic City between Michigan Avenue and Park Place.
This year’s all-civilian lineup featured the Misty Blues All-Women Parachute Team, aerobatic pilot Nathan Hammond in his Super Chipmunk, and a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin flyover. The New Jersey Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing F-16s thrilled the crowd, joined by a vintage B-25 bomber, a MiG-17 jet, and a UH-1H “Huey” helicopter carrying Smokey Bear.
Spectators lined the shore and Boardwalk to watch the action, with many praising the airshow’s return as a highlight of the summer. The event also marked a boost to local tourism and business, drawing visitors from across the region.
The Soar & Shore Festival continues through July 20 with fireworks, entertainment, and community events.
For full event details, visit visitatlanticcity.com.
