ILM Soars to Achieve a New Passenger Record

January 8, 2018

ILM Soars to Achieve a New Passenger Record Airport welcomed 836,589 passengers in 2017 Wilmington, NC (January 8, 2018)— The Wilmington International Airport (ILM) once again saw an increase in travel in 2017; setting passenger records two years in a row!  During the calendar year 2017, there were 420,571 enplanements and 416,018 deplanements at ILM;read more

American Airlines Extends Non-Stop Service to Dallas Fort-Worth

December 21, 2017

The Wilmington International Airport received another gift this holiday season!  American Airlines is going to offer non-stop service between ILM and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) on Saturdays April through August 2018!  American Airlines offered the non-stop route (ILM-DFW) during a 2 week trial period over the holiday season Dec 23rd 2017-Jan 7th 2018.  Due toread more

American Airlines Expands Service at ILM

December 18, 2017

Offering Daily Year-Round Non-Stop Service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Summer Non-Stop Flights to Chicago O’Hare ORD Wilmington, NC (December 18, 2017)—Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is pleased to announce that American Airlines is expanding its service at ILM.  American Airlines will begin daily year-round non-stop service to DCA in May of 2018read more

ILM’s Summer Newsletter

August 7, 2017

ILM’s summer newsletter is out! Would you like to have it delivered straight to your inbox? Sign-up for our e-blast. Calling all Nature Lovers! Now is the Perfect Time to Start Planning Your Fall Getaway Fall is a great time to travel as you can beat the heat, and often times, beat the lines as well.  If you daydream aboutread more

Spring News

May 15, 2017

Save the Date: AirPower History Tour (Photo credit: Bill Lavery via AirPower History Tour Facebook page) The National Air Tour of Historic WWII Aircraft is coming to ILM! Experience the sights, smells and sounds of historic WWII aircraft.  The event features FIFI, the world’s most famous flying B-29 Superfortress and the planes, pilots, and crews ofread more

Wilmington International Airport Has Record Year

January 10, 2017

Passenger Count Highest Since 2010 The Wilmington International Airport (ILM) served 817,896 passengers in 2016; setting a new record.  When compared to 2015, passenger enplanements were up 6.6% (25,365) and deplanements were up 5.9% (22,722) year over year.  The prior record for total passengers served was back in 2010, when ILM served 799,710 passengers. Revenueread more

Traffic Alert Issued Prior to Campaign Rally

November 4, 2016

Travelers Encouraged to Anticipate Heavy Traffic Saturday Flying through ILM Saturday? With the planned political rally, the Wilmington International Airport anticipates quite a bit of traffic in the area.  The best estimate is that traffic will be heaviest between 9am-4pm.  Travelers flying through ILM are encouraged to leave extra early so they have plenty of timeread more

Hurricane Matthew Travel Alerts

October 5, 2016

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, American Airlines and Delta Airlines have issued travel alerts. Travelers are encouraged to visit their respective air carrier’s websites to learn more.    American Airlines: Travel Alerts Flight status and general information:  www.aa.com  800-433-7300   Delta Airlines: Travel Alerts Flight status and general information:  www.delta.com  800-221-1212

Hurricane Matthew

October 3, 2016

For travelers needing to check flight status throughout the week, you can reach American and Delta directly at the contact info below. #HurricaneMatthew American Airlines www.aa.com 800-433-7300 Delta Airlines www.delta.com 800-221-1212