The next New Hanover County Airport Authority Board Meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2021, at 5 pm and will be held with special measures. Public attendance is permitted via Zoom OR in person. (Masks are required on airport property at all times). Review the full notice to learn how the public may register to joinread more
Wilmington International Airport Awarded over $6.5 Million in Airport Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) received notification of awards for $6,552,227 in Airport Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. These funds are intended to provide the airport assistance in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the FAA established the Airport Rescue Grants. ARPA funds may be used forread more
Wilmington International Airport Passenger Numbers Rebound to Pre-Covid Levels
Pent up travel demand propels air travel and a strong rebound in passenger numbers at the Wilmington International Airport. Based on June airport trends, passenger numbers are back to Pre-Covid levels. According to the airport’s May passenger statistics, total passengers flying to/from ILM significantly increased and were at 79% of 2019 levels.(There were 78,875 totalread more
Airport Authority July Meeting Held with Special Measures
*Please See the Revised Notice Posted July 6, 2021* The next New Hanover County Airport Authority Board Meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2021, at 5 pm and will be held with special measures. Review the full notice to learn how the public may register to join the meeting via Zoom as well as how to submitread more
Public Review Period: DBE Goal
The fiscal year 2021-2023 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for Wilmington International Airport, operated by the New Hanover County Airport Authority, is available for public viewing for a period of 25 days. Please direct any questions regarding the goal to Facilities Director, Granseur Dick, P.E., C.M. at gdick@flyilm.com.
Notice of Special Meeting of the New Hanover County Airport Authority
Public Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Airport Authority will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed session pursuant to NC General Statute 143-318.11(6) to discuss a personnel matter. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 8th, at 4:00 p.m. at the New Hanover County Government Center, Room 500, 230read more
Airport Authority June Meeting Held with Special Measures
The next New Hanover County Airport Authority Board Meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2021, at 5 pm and will be held with special measures. Review the full notice. to learn how the public may register to join the meeting via Zoom as well as how to submit public comments. The agenda and registration linkread more
Public Review Period: Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
The fiscal year 2022 proposed budget for Wilmington International Airport is available for public viewing for a period of 25 days. Please direct any questions regarding the budget to the Finance Director, Robert Campbell, at rcampbell@flyilm.com
Military Activity Noise Concerns
Military jets use the approach to ILM as training for approaching civilian fields as they would in forward deployed areas. They also use the FBO for refueling needs. If you have concerns regarding the noise levels, please reach out to ILM’s public safety office at (910) 341-4336 and an ILM team member will collect any pertinent information.read more
Recent Military Activity at ILM
*Please note, effective 4/29/21, ILM is no longer referring residents to military bases. Please review updated information regarding noise concerns here.* ILM respects and values all our stakeholder’s and their interests. We understand there have been some recent concerns from the surrounding community regarding the level of military activity at ILM and the subsequent noiseread more