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

ILM Sets New Annual Passenger Record – 21% increase over 2022 numbers

The official numbers are in, and ILM served 1,317,897 passengers in 2023.  This figure is a new annual record, surpassing the prior record by over 21%. Throughout the year, ILM consistently broke records with eleven months of the year having the most enplanements ever recorded. In 2023, the airport received new service from Sun Countryread more

ILM Releases 5 Year Vision Plan – Includes $165 Million in Capital Projects to Keep up with Record Growth

On March 1st, the New Hanover County Airport Authority approved ILM’s Vision Plan, which outlines key strategic objectives for the next five years (2023-2027).  The Vision Plan is a culmination of feedback from key airport stakeholders and collaboration among the Authority, airport staff, consultants, and aviation experts.  “The Airport Authority fully supports ILM’s 5 Yearread more