Breeze Announces Four New Routes from Wilmington

 Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier offering affordable flights across the U.S., today announced four new routes from Wilmington to Akron-Canton, Ohio; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Tampa, Fla.; and Long Island-Islip, N.Y., starting this fall, with fares from $39* one-way. Breeze also announced it will double its weekly service from Wilmington to Orlando, Fla. starting in September. read more about Breeze Announces Four New Routes from Wilmington

Setting the Record Straight: ILM Responds to Baseless Claims Made by Cape Fear Coastal Aviation

Wilmington International Airport (“ILM”) disputes Cape Fear Costal Aviation’s (“CFCA”) assertions that it has acted improperly or unlawfully in connection with CFCA’s sublease with Modern Aviation (“Modern”).   To the contrary, ILM has acted appropriately and objectively in accordance with its obligations as a landlord and as a commercial airport.  Indeed, ILM has actively engaged with read more about Setting the Record Straight: ILM Responds to Baseless Claims Made by Cape Fear Coastal Aviation

Avelo Airlines Adds Four New Nonstop Destinations to Wilmington, NC Base

Avelo Airlines today announced four new routes at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) – Houston, Texas; Washington, D.C.; Detroit, Michigan; and Long Island, New York. Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service between ILM and these four destinations. Affordable one-way fares start at $39*. Avelo will operate these routes twice a week utilizing Boeing Next-Generation read more about Avelo Airlines Adds Four New Nonstop Destinations to Wilmington, NC Base

Special Meeting Notice

Notice is hereby given that is hereby given that the New Hanover County Airport Authority will hold a Joint Meeting with the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Friday, March 14, 2025 at 8:30 a.m in ILM’s Executive Conference Room. The purpose of the meeting is for the Airport Authority to present its Annual Report read more about Special Meeting Notice

Breeze Debuts from Wilmington NC with Nonstops to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Providence

 Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., launches four new nonstop routes from Wilmington today and tomorrow, to Hartford, Connecticut; Orlando and Fort Myers, Florida, and Providence, Rhode Island. Wilmington marks Breeze’s third North Carolina destination, including Raleigh-Durham and New Bern/Coastal Cities. Beginning this week, Wilmington travelers can fly Breeze read more about Breeze Debuts from Wilmington NC with Nonstops to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Providence

Travel Alert Update

The airport opened for flight operations at 10:15a yesterday (Jan 22nd) and continues to be open and safe for commercial flight operations.  Some flights are arriving/departing however airlines may have delays or cancellations.  Please check directly with your airline for flight status before heading to ILM.

Winter Weather Alert

With the anticipated winter weather, ILM’s operations, facilities, and maintenance teams have plans in place and are prepared to work 24/7 to keep the airport terminal, runways, and taxiways available for commercial flight operations. The airlines are the best source of information for any possible flight impacts. ILM advises travelers to please check flight status read more about Winter Weather Alert

JetBlue a220 aircraft in front of a hangar with the JetBlue logo

JetBlue Launches New Service at ILM

JetBlue announced this morning it is starting service at the Wilmington International Airport. The airline will offer daily nonstop service between ILM and Boston (BOS) from April 30th-October 25th. JetBlue will operate the flights on their A220, which offers wider seats, large windows and overhead bins, as well as the latest tech and entertainment in-flight. read more about JetBlue Launches New Service at ILM

New Traffic Pattern Alert

Beginning Jan 7th, access to the terminal building is available only through the new South Gardner Rd. by turning right from Airport Blvd. Travelers may access Lot F by continuing straight on Airport Blvd.

ILM Receives Early Holiday Gift from United Airlines

United Airlines announced they are increasing service to Chicago next summer with flights offered daily between ILM and ORD. The airline will also offer new nonstop service to Denver (DEN) on Saturdays during the summer season. Travelers may begin booking today. United served Wilmington to Chicago O’Hare with weekend-only service last summer. The passenger demand read more about ILM Receives Early Holiday Gift from United Airlines