At the March 2nd New Hanover County Airport Authority meeting, a new lease was approved for CIL Capital, LLC. CIL Capital, LLC signed a long-term ground lease at the ILM Business Park with plans to develop an additional 250,000 square foot cold storage facility estimated to cost $50 million. “This new investment by CIL Capitalread more
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 toread more
Slated Budget Appropriations Would Benefit Airport and Travelers
Nearly $12 million over two-year budget cycle could support ILM airport improvements Wilmington, NC (May 11, 2017)—The Senate released their budget, which includes $40,000,000 in funds for commercial airports across North Carolina in fiscal year 2017-2018 and $50,000,000 in funds in 2018-2019. Funds may be used for improvements to the airports and to pay debtread 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
