One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
ACY8.5+1.5
PHL7.0
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
ACY7.6+0.4
PHL7.2
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
ACY7.4
PHL7.5+0.1
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
ACY7.2
PHL7.8+0.6
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
ACY7.6+0.6
PHL7.0
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
ACY2.0
PHL7.4+5.4
Best for
ACY
South Jersey travelers who would otherwise drive PHL or EWRAllegiant Florida/Myrtle Beach and Breeze CHS/RDU/MCO/TPA banks without a second terminalTravelers who can use $12 economy parking instead of a PHL garage
PHL
AA hub connectionsLounge access via PP/CenturionSEPTA rail to cityLocal food options
Watch out for
ACY
Live Priority Pass leftover /en/airport/atlantic-city-acy is 404 — no commercial loungeOfficial leftover Spirit ceased 8 May 2026; homepage leftover may still print SpiritOfficial leftover FAQ 2 hours vs Labor Day leftover 2.5 hours; American.com leftover PreCheck Not Available vs official leftover PreCheck yesOfficial leftover Jitney airport shuttle discontinued; leftover no rail at the terminal
Beach House Bar & GrillEconomy lot $12 / dayNo commercial loungeComplimentary ACYGuest Wi-FiSunflower lanyards and MamavaPet relief and family restrooms
Official leftover FAQ 2 hours vs Labor Day leftover 2.5
Official leftover FAQ prints arrive at least 2 hours. Official leftover 27 Aug 2026 Labor Day press leftover about 2.5 hours.
One two-level hall — do not hunt a second terminal
Official leftover check-in and bag claim sit on the first floor. Official leftover Beach House, Dunkin, Hudson, and Great American Bagel sit upstairs.
Beach House is the named sit-down kitchen
Official leftover Beach House Bar & Grill is leftover a full-service restaurant and bar on the second floor, leftover breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
ACY · A one-hall leftover South Jersey field with Allegiant and Breeze leisure banks, an American Landline coach to PHL, $12 economy parking, and no commercial lounge — not a Priority Pass pin.
PHL · Solid mid-tier US hub with good lounge options and transit but variable security and ongoing construction tradeoffs.
