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
ILM Sets New Annual Passenger Record – Serves 1,086,245 Passengers in 2022
ILM exceeded pre-pandemic passenger numbers in 2022 and set a new passenger record for the year, serving 1,086,245 passengers. During calendar year 2022, four airlines provided air service at ILM, American, Avelo, Delta, and United. Throughout the year, American and Delta upgauged aircraft and the ultra-lost cost carrier Avelo started new nonstop service. As aread more
Sun Country Announces Service at ILM, Nonstop Flights to Minneapolis-St. Paul Begin Summer 2023
This morning, Sun Country Airlines announced plans to start service at Wilmington International Airport (ILM). Sun Country will fly nonstop between ILM and Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) during the summer season, beginning June 2023. The airline’s announcement was part of a 15-city route expansion announced by Sun Country. “We’re excited to launch this new, nonstop routeread more
Airlines Increase Seats and Capacity, ILM Experiences Record Passenger Numbers
In August, ILM had the best August on record with total passenger numbers at 106,167, a 5% increase over the last record month, which occurred in August 2019. September and October have seen an increase in seats in the ILM market and preliminary numbers indicate September will be another record month for passengers. Nationally, fromread more
Avelo Airlines Kicks Off Service in Wilmington with First Flights to Orlando, Southern Connecticut and Washington, D.C.
Very low fares start at $59 WILMINGTON, N.C., June 30, 2022 — Avelo Airlines begins service today at its newest city, Wilmington, North Carolina, with its first route to Connecticut’s most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). Flights to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the National Capital region via Baltimore / Washington International Airportread more
ILM Announces Leadership Promotions, Names Deputy Airport Directors
The Wilmington International Airport is pleased to announce the promotion of both Robert Campbell and Granseur Dick to Deputy Airport Director, effective July 1, 2022. Robert Campbell will be the Deputy Airport Director of Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources and Granseur Dick the Deputy Airport Director of Operations, Facilities, and Maintenance. “Bob and Granseur areread more
ILM Airport Hotel Partners Signs Lease at ILM Business Park, Plans to Develop an Upscale Crowne Plaza Hotel
At the April 6th New Hanover County Airport Authority meeting, a 35-year long-term ground lease was approved for ILM Airport Hotel Partners. The developers plan to work alongside IHG Hotels & Resorts to build a Crowne Plaza hotel. “We’re looking forward to working alongside IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the Crowne Plaza Wilmington Internationalread more
Safe Travels
Have an upcoming flight? Until the coast is clear, below are steps you can take to protect yourself and others while traveling. You will also find steps ILM is taking. Together, these actions will help make travel as safe as possible for everyone. #ILMSafeTravels Some of the key changes being implemented at the airport include:read more
ILM Reaches a Major Milestone
The Wilmington International Airport has exciting news to share! In 2019 the Wilmington International Airport (ILM) reached a major milestone. In partnership with American Airlines, Delta, and United, ILM served 1,075,963 passengers! This number of passengers was a 15% increase over the prior year.(2018) Passenger growth is attributed to: an increase in capacity (larger aircraft wereread more
Holiday Travel Tips
Holiday Travel! The holidays are upon us and whether you’re going to visit friends or family (or are heading out for a surprise vacation!) your holiday experience is bound to be memorable! We’ve compiled our team & partners’ top travel tips to help make your travel experience as smooth as possible! Enjoy the holidays andread more