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’sread 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
Mark your calendars, the Thunderbirds are coming! 🎉
The @AFThunderbirds will perform over Carolina Beach Sept. 11–12, 2027, bringing an unforgettable air show to our coast!
Plus, the Wings Over Carolina Beach Air Show is now set for April 24–26, 2026!
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❗ 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…
