In 2021, Wilmington International Airport saw a strong return to travel, with 905,630 passengers flying to or from ILM. During the months of July-December 2021, ILM’s passenger recovery outperformed North Carolina and the United States. Further, the airport’s annual operations figures showed ILM’s total 2021 airport operations increased 17% when compared to 2019. View ILM’s read more about ILM Shares 2021 Annual Summary, Positioned Well for Future Growth
Noise Abatement Initiative Update: Letter of Agreement Forthcoming
ILM was made aware that earlier today several F-18s visited the area that were unfamiliar with the noise abatement initiative. A letter of Agreement is in process between the FAA and the military. Once the Letter of Agreement is finalized, the Air Traffic Control Tower will have better operational control over noise sensitive issues. The read more about Noise Abatement Initiative Update: Letter of Agreement Forthcoming
New Air Service at Wilmington International Airport (ILM): United launches nonstop flight between ILM and Newark (EWR)
United Airlines will begin new nonstop service between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), starting February 11, 2022.The nonstop flights are already loaded in United’s system and interested travelers may book their flight now at www.united.com. The nonstop flights will operate twice daily on the CRJ-550. United’s CRJ-550 is the world’s read more about New Air Service at Wilmington International Airport (ILM): United launches nonstop flight between ILM and Newark (EWR)
Jeffrey Bourk Selected to Lead Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to New Heights
The New Hanover County Airport Authority Board has named Jeffrey Bourk as ILM’s new Airport Director. Bourk will begin in this new role on January 3, 2022. “We received 107 applications after a nationwide search, and Mr. Bourk stood out to all of us with his 25 years in airport business and operations management, the read more about Jeffrey Bourk Selected to Lead Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to New Heights
Two Major Economic Development Projects Select ILM Business Park; Furthering Economic Investment and Growth
At a press event this morning, The Wilmington International Airport announced that two companies, CIL Capital, LLC and Edgewater Ventures, have each selected the ILM Business Park as the location of their strategic business investment and development. The ILM Business Park, which encompasses 140 acres on airport property, has foreign trade zone status, access to read more about Two Major Economic Development Projects Select ILM Business Park; Furthering Economic Investment and Growth
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 on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 8:30 am in the Lucie Harrell Conference Room 301, New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Review the full public notice.
Airport Authority In-Person Meetings Resume
The next New Hanover County Airport Authority meeting, scheduled August 4th, 2021 at 5pm, will be held in-person. No special measures will be taken. At this time, moving forward, all in-person Airport Authority meetings will resume and no Zoom meetings will be scheduled. You can view the revised New Hanover County Airport Authority 2021 meeting read more about Airport Authority In-Person Meetings Resume
New Hanover County Airport Authority Welcomes New Member, Elects Officers
At the July 7th Airport Authority meeting, the New Hanover County Airport Authority was pleased to welcome Mr. Jason Thompson to the board. Thompson was appointed to the Airport Authority Board by the New Hanover County Commissioners on June 22, 2021 and will serve a four-year term through June 30, 2025. Jason Thompson has been read more about New Hanover County Airport Authority Welcomes New Member, Elects Officers
Revised Notice: Airport Authority July Meeting
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 join read more about Revised Notice: Airport Authority July Meeting
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 for read more about Wilmington International Airport Awarded over $6.5 Million in Airport Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
No tricks, just trips. 🎃✈️
This Halloween, the only thing haunting us is the getaway we haven't booked yet. 👻
Consider this your sign to treat yourself to a little pumpkin spice and everything flights. 😉
Happy Halloween from ILM! 🧡
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⏰ An extra hour? We'll take that travel perk. 😎
Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday! Don't forget to set your clocks back and put that bonus time toward planning your next getaway. ✈️🌎
Follow your curiosity and turn those travel plans into a booked flight! Explore ILM's
Fall called. New England answered. 🍁✈️
Colorful foliage, charming small towns, historic streets, local eats, and craft breweries. Sounds like the perfect excuse for a fall getaway! 🍂
Fly nonstop, take the scenic route, and discover the best of New England! 🍂😎
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Early flights just hit different when the sky looks like this. 🌅✈️
Coffee in hand, boarding pass ready, adventure ahead!
