The Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is pleased to announce the airport received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Terminal grant award. The Airport Terminals Program was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The FAA received 636 applications that totaled over $7 billion in projects for the FY24 Program. Through the competitive grant process, the FAAread more
American Airlines Extends Seasonal Service to Miami, Now with New Daily Flights Over the Summer
Over the weekend, American Airlines enhanced its summer schedules, which included increased service from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Miami International Airport (MIA). Starting June 5th, American will operate daily service between ILM and MIA. The airline announced the new nonstop service last summer with Saturday only flights operating from November-May. “American is thrilled toread more
ILM Sets New Annual Passenger Record – 21% increase over 2022 numbers
The official numbers are in, and ILM served 1,317,897 passengers in 2023. This figure is a new annual record, surpassing the prior record by over 21%. Throughout the year, ILM consistently broke records with eleven months of the year having the most enplanements ever recorded. In 2023, the airport received new service from Sun Countryread more
Weather Alert
ILM remains open and operational but flights may be impacted due severe weather across the region from Hurricane Idalia. Travelers should check the status of their flight with their airline, prior to heading to the airport.
Notice of Opportunity for a Public Hearing and Notice of Availability for Public Comment for Proposed Improvements at Wilmington International Airport; New Hanover County, North Carolina
The New Hanover County Airport Authority intends to undertake the following proposed actions at Wilmington International Airport (ILM): Construct an 11,933 square yard aircraft parking ramp and taxiway. We are providing an opportunity for a public hearing. A public hearing will only be held if someone requests one. In the event a request for aread more
Notice of Opportunity for a Public Hearing and Notice of Availability for Public Comment for Proposed Improvements at Wilmington International Airport; New Hanover County, North Carolina
The New Hanover County Airport Authority intends to undertake the following proposed actions at Wilmington International Airport (ILM): Enter a 35-year lease agreement with ILM Airport Hotel Partners, Inc. for 4.71 acres at ILM to build a hotel. Construct a hotel, parking lots, access roads, and associated infrastructure improvements for the hotel. We are providingread more
American Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service from Wilmington International Airport to Miami
American Airlines announced this morning that they are launching nonstop service between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Miami International Airport (MIA), a major hub for American and a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. The nonstop flights from ILM will operate on Saturdays, starting November 11th with dual-class Embraer E175 aircraft. “American Airlines isread more
Wilmington International Airport Ranks #1 in North Carolina and #3 in U.S. for Growth
A recent analysis shows Wilmington International Airport continues to experience significant growth. During the period of January-September, all airlines are showing positive growth at ILM and seat growth in the market is +32%. With this growth in seats, Wilmington International Airport is North Carolina’s fastest growing airport for the first three quarters of 2023. Further,read more
Avelo Airlines Continues Growth in Wilmington, N.C. with Exclusive New Nonstop Service to the Wilmington, DE / Philadelphia Region
Avelo is the first and only airline offering Wilmington to Wilmington serviceFlights to New Haven will also be doubling for the summer travel seasonIntroductory one-way fares start at $29 Avelo Airlines announced today it is expanding service at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) with exclusive nonstop flights to Delaware’s Wilmington Airport (ILG) – a convenient andread more
Notice of Special Meeting of the New Hanover County Airport Authority
Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Airport Authority will hold a Special Meeting Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 10 a.m. in the Executive Conference Room, located at the 2nd Floor of the Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard. The purpose of the meeting is to honor former Airport Authority members with a Luncheon andread more