Thunder Over the Boardwalk-The Atlantic City Airshow on August 19th 2009

The annual Atlantic City Airshow is Wednesday August 19th 2009 on the Atlantic City Boardwalk near Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino. Here is the schedule of events (subject to change):

10:30 a.m. Horizon Blue Cross Blimp of New Jersey Flybys

11:02 a.m. US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Flag Jump w/National Anthem

11:10 a.m. US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Mass Exit Show

11:17 a.m. US Air Force-Air National Guard 177th FW F-16 Fighting Falcon Flyby (4-ship)

11:19 a.m. US Air Force-Air National Guard 108th ARW KC-135 Stratotanker Flyby

11:21 a.m. US Air Force-AFRC 514th AMW C-17A Globemaster III Flyby

11:23 a.m. US Air Force-AFRC 76th ARS KC-10A Extender Flyby

11:25 a.m. New Jersey Air National Guard Composite Flyby (KC-135 & F-16s)

11:27 a.m. US Air Force-ACC F-22 Raptor Flyby (4-Ship) 2-passes

11:32 a.m. Red Eagles Air Sports Teaser Demonstration

11:40 a.m. NJ State Police S-76A+ and Bell 206 Demonstration

11:45 a.m. FAA William J Hughes Technical Center Beech 200 Flyby

11:46 a.m. FAA William J Hughes Technical Center Global 5000 Flyby

11:49 a.m. US Coast Guard HH-65 Search & Rescue Demonstration

12:03 p.m. US Marine Corps HMM-774 CH-46E SeaKnight Flybys (2-passes)

12:08 p.m. US Air Force A-10A Thunderbolt II Demonstration

12:22 p.m. US Air Force F-16CJ Viper Demonstration

12:35 p.m. US Air Force Heritage Flight (F-16, A-10, 2X P-51)

12:44 p.m. Horsemen P-51 Demonstration

12:55 p.m. Tim Weber GEICO Extra 300 Aerobatics

1:09 p.m. US Air Force-AFRC C-130 Hercules Flyby (4-ship)

1:10 p.m. US Air Force-Air National Guard 106th RQS HC-130P & HH-60G Demonstration

1:32 p.m. Rob Holland MX2 Aerobatics

1:45 p.m. US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet Demonstration

1:58 p.m. US Navy Legacy Flight (F/A-18F & F4U Corsair)

2:05 p.m. Jim Beasley Jr. Spitfire Aerobatics

2:20 p.m. US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Mass Exit Show

2:38 p.m. Red Eagle Air Sports 2-ship Aerobatic Demonstration

2:55 p.m. US Air Force Thunderbirds Enlistment Ceremony

3:05 p.m. US Air Force Thunderbirds

Admission is free to this event.

Thunder Over the Boardwalk-The Atlantic City Airshow: Getting there

The Atlantic City Expressway is the most direct road leading to Atlantic City. You can access it from Route 30 (White Horse Pike), Routes 40/322, and the Garden State Parkway exit 38. You can also opt for New Jersey Transit which will run extra train service on the Atlantic City Rail Line on August 19th for show attendees.

Thunder Over the Boardwalk-The Atlantic City Airshow: Where to park

I've found the best place to park if you're going to see the Atlantic City Airshow is the parking garage for either Caesar's Palace or Bally's Casino/Hotel. This could cost anywhere from $5-$10. You can also park at Borgata Hotel and Casino for $5 and take a shuttle transport to the event. The last shuttle leaves at 2pm.

Thunder Over the Boardwalk-The Atlantic City Airshow: Where to Sit

Again, based on my experience, the best place to view the Atlantic City Airshow is from the 3rd floor deck of the
Pier Shops at Caesar's Palace. But you better get there early! You can also lounge on the beach for your viewing pleasure. Boaters will be restricted except for Coast Guard and police. Handicapped viewing is available at Montpelier Avenue and Boardwalk.

Thunder Over the Boardwalk-The Atlantic City Airshow: What to bring

A few things I recommend you bring if you are going to the Atlantic City Airshow: Sunscreen, earplugs, water,
snacks, and camera.

Sources:

http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/acairshow.aspx

http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/mediaonline/news_releases_detail.aspx?NewsID=242

Personal experience