ILM exceeded pre-pandemic passenger numbers in 2022 and set a new passenger record for the year, serving 1,086,245 passengers. During calendar year 2022, four airlines provided air service at ILM, American, Avelo, Delta, and United. Throughout the year, American and Delta upgauged aircraft and the ultra-lost cost carrier Avelo started new nonstop service. As aread 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
Tropical Storm/potential Hurricane Isaias Information
As Tropical Storm/potential Hurricane Isaias approaches, please remember to: Reach out directly to your airline to stay informed about any flight impacts American Airlines 800-433-7300 Delta 800-221-1212 United 800-864-8331 Visit ReadyNHC.com for preparedness information and follow New Hanover County’s trusted social media pages for updates: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor.
ILM Reaches a Major Milestone
The Wilmington International Airport has exciting news to share! In 2019 the Wilmington International Airport (ILM) reached a major milestone. In partnership with American Airlines, Delta, and United, ILM served 1,075,963 passengers! This number of passengers was a 15% increase over the prior year.(2018) Passenger growth is attributed to: an increase in capacity (larger aircraft wereread more
Hurricane Dorian Friday AM Update
Delta Airlines is the only airline operating from ILM on Friday 9/6/19. Their first flight is at 11:30 am. American and United will not have flights to/from ILM on Friday. American and United’s ticket counters will not be open for customers. ILM encourages travelers to monitor airline status through the airlines’ websites. Other tenant servicesread more
Hurricane Dorian Update
The airport will close to commercial flights on Wednesday 9/4/19 at 9pm. The airport plans to re-open for commercial flights on Friday 9/6/19 in the morning, at a time to be determined. There will be no commercial flights (American, Delta, United) to/from ILM after 9pm today or on Thursday. Friday flight schedules will be determinedread more
ILM Sets New Passenger Record
ILM Sets New Passenger Record New Airline and Expanded Service Propels Double Digit Growth Wilmington, NC (January 8, 2019)— The Wilmington International Airport (ILM)’s passenger numbers soared in 2018. Throughout the 2018 calendar year, ILM served 934,058 passengers-a 12% increase from 836,589 passengers served in 2017. Throughout the calendar year, ILM’s growth was propelled byread more
ILM Fall News: Trip Ideas & Chance to Win a Discovery Flight
Photo from Denver.org | Echo Mountain Resort Hit the Slopes in Denver Our friends at Visit Denver tell us the Mile High City is an outdoor adventure and pro sports paradise. You can enjoy hikes, excursions, parks, sporting events and other Denver recreation adventures. Denver also has one of the world’s most stunning backyards: the majestic Rockies and everything that Colorado has to offer.read more
Tropical Storm Michael: Flight Update
American Airlines has canceled the early morning flights at ILM on Friday October 12th. American Airlines’ first flight departing ILM is scheduled for 7:09am. As of now, all American flights will resume after that time. United and Delta flights are operating on their normal schedule. All travelers are encouraged to check with their airline forread more
Flight Status Update
Due to Hurricane Michael/Tropical Storm Michael, American Airlines has canceled 9 flights at ILM Thursday Oct. 11th. Delta and United have not announced any cancellations at this time. The airport is unaware of cancellations beyond Thursday at this time, however this may change. Travelers should contact airlines directly for the most up to date flightread more
3/12/26 9:49pm UPDATE: The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad has completed their sweep and determined the terminal is safe for operations. We appreciate our partners for their swift response and thank everyone for their patience and cooperation. Operations may now
3/12/26 8:50pm ILM was made aware of an alleged bomb threat at the airport. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure everyone’s safety, the terminal has been evacuated. The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad is currently conducting a sweep of the area to assess
3/12/26 9:49pm UPDATE: The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad has completed their sweep and determined the terminal is safe for operations. We appreciate our partners for their swift response and thank everyone for their patience and cooperation. Operations may now
#ThrowbackThursday to snowier days at ILM. Hard to believe this was just 6 weeks ago! ❄️
Cold runways, frosty views… and a little sneak peek at the ongoing construction from above. 👀🚧
Here’s to warmer days ahead! #FlyILM
Registration is now open for Autism Takes Flight at ILM! ✈️
Join us for a FREE, complete trial-run airport experience designed to help families feel more comfortable navigating air travel.
👕 Register by March 27, 2026 to receive an event t-shirt.
🗓️ Registration closes April
