Avelo Airlines Announces Significant Expansion in Wilmington with New Base, More Airplanes, More Routes and More Jobs

WILMINGTON, N.C.; December 4, 2024 — Avelo Airlines announced today it will open a base at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in April 2025. The new base enables Avelo to significantly expand the affordable, convenient and reliable air service the airline introduced to Wilmington in June 2022. Affordable one-way fares start at $44*. Travelers can book read more about Avelo Airlines Announces Significant Expansion in Wilmington with New Base, More Airplanes, More Routes and More Jobs

Travel Alert

There may be traffic impacts on Saturday September 21, 2024, due to an event being held at a FBO on airport grounds.  ILM encourages those traveling to/from the airport for air travel to allow extra time.  Those attending the event should park in the event designated parking areas, between Trask and Hall Drive.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the New Hanover County Airport Authoritywill hold a special meeting on August 30, 2024, at 8 a.m. in the ExecutiveConference Room located at the New Hanover County Airport, 1740 Airport Blvd.,Wilmington, North Carolina. You may view the full notice on the Airport Authority meeting page.

Breeze Airways Announces New Service from Wilmington with Nonstops to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers and Providence

Wilmington, NC (August 7, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., today announced new service from Wilmington with four nonstop routes to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Providence, starting in February, 2025. Wilmington marks Breeze’s third city in North Carolina, including Raleigh-Durham and New Bern/Coastal Cities. read more about Breeze Airways Announces New Service from Wilmington with Nonstops to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers and Providence

Avelo Airlines Announces Two New Routes from Wilmington: Fort Myers, Florida and Hartford, Connecticut

As part of the largest expansion in company history, Avelo Airlines announced today it will launch exclusive nonstop service this fall from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Fort Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Connecticut. The airline also celebrates flying over 100,000 Customers at ILM and partners with read more about Avelo Airlines Announces Two New Routes from Wilmington: Fort Myers, Florida and Hartford, Connecticut

Public Review Period Fiscal Year 2025

The fiscal year 2025 proposed budget for Wilmington International Airport is available for public viewing, through May 27, 2024. Please direct any questions regarding the budget to the Deputy Airport Director, Robert Campbell, at rcampbell@flyilm.com. 

Visit from President Biden and Flights

With President Biden utilizing ILM this Thursday, we anticipate minor impacts to commercial flight operations.  We encourage travelers to check their flight status directly with the airlines for the most up to date information. Additionally, travelers may want to allow extra time, in the event there are temporary road closures or changes in traffic patterns.  read more about Visit from President Biden and Flights