Event Update: Wings Over Carolina Beach Airshow Due to unfavorable weather conditions that affect both Friday’s essential setup activities (getting vessels in the water, placing buoys, and welcoming performers) and Saturday’s air show window, the Wings Over Carolina Beach Airshow has been canceled. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the partners who worked tirelesslyread more
ILM Launches In-Terminal Music Program
New this week, ILM is starting an in-terminal live music program. The program, named ILM Rhythms & Tunes, showcases local musicians from across the Cape Fear Region. Select musicians’ set up in the terminal, post-security down by the laurel oak sculpture, and play for a two-hour set. “Our community is known for having great liveread more
Avelo Airlines Announces Two New Routes at ILM, including First International Destination
Avelo Airlines today announced two new routes at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, ILM’s first international route, and West Palm Beach, Florida. Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service between ILM and these two destinations. Affordable one-way fares start at $57*. Avelo will operate these routes twice a week utilizingread more
ILM Ranked #1 in Growth Over Three Year Period
Over a three year period, ILM exhibited the most growth of any major US airport. During the period from July 1, 2022, through June 2025, ILM had a 66% increase in its seat capacity growth. This increase in seat capacity is a direct reflection of the investment airlines made in ILM and the Wilmington, NCread more
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
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 withread more
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-Generationread more
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 Breezeread more
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
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 demandread more
❗ Event Update: Wings Over Carolina Beach Airshow❗
Due to unfavorable weather conditions that affect both Friday’s essential setup activities (getting vessels in the water, placing buoys, and welcoming performers) and Saturday’s air show window, the Wings Over Carolina Beach…
Smooth skies start at security! 💨✈️
ILM + IDEMIA are hosting pop-up TSA PreCheck Enrollment Events right here at the airport. 🙌
📍 Location: Pre-security, across from the airline ticket counters
Appointments fill fast and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.…
The countdown is on. 🌟 Wings Over Carolina Beach is just a week away!
We can’t wait to welcome the community for an unforgettable afternoon of aviation excitement sponsored by ILM, Monteith Construction, and UNCW! ✈️🎉
The show kicks off with the National Anthem and a special…
This Thanksgiving, we’re especially thankful for our incredible employees, volunteer ambassadors, aviation partners, vendors, contractors, community partners, and of course, every traveler who chooses to #FlyILM. 💙✈️
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday!
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