Winter Storm Update

January 30, 2026

The airport’s snow and ice plan has been activated.  ILM’s snow removal team and snow and ice equipment are ready for potential winter weather. Safety is our top priority. ILM appreciates our dedicated Maintenance and Operations teams who will be onsite throughout the storm.   Airlines will make decisions regarding flight schedules. We encourage travelersread more

Wings Over Carolina Beach

November 26, 2025

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 Airshow has been canceled. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the partners who worked tirelesslyread more

Travel Update

November 7, 2025

The ILM airport is open and operations continue with limited delays. Please note, there could be flight delays or cancellations throughout the national airspace system. Airlines will communicate directly with travelers if flight disruptions arise. Further, ILM advises travelers to check flight status directly with their airlines before heading to the airport.

ILM Launches In-Terminal Music Program

October 30, 2025

New this week, ILM is starting an in-terminal live music program. The program, named ILM Rhythms & Tunes, showcases local musicians from across the Cape Fear Region. Select musicians’ set up in the terminal, post-security down by the laurel oak sculpture, and play for a two-hour set. “Our community is known for having great liveread more

Avelo Airlines Announces Two New Routes at ILM, including First International Destination

August 14, 2025

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

July 10, 2025

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

Breeze Announces Four New Routes from Wilmington

May 7, 2025

 Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier offering affordable flights across the U.S., today announced four new routes from Wilmington to Akron-Canton, Ohio; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Tampa, Fla.; and Long Island-Islip, N.Y., starting this fall, with fares from $39* one-way. Breeze also announced it will double its weekly service from Wilmington to Orlando, Fla. starting in September.read more

Breeze Debuts from Wilmington NC with Nonstops to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Providence

February 13, 2025

 Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., launches four new nonstop routes from Wilmington today and tomorrow, to Hartford, Connecticut; Orlando and Fort Myers, Florida, and Providence, Rhode Island. Wilmington marks Breeze’s third North Carolina destination, including Raleigh-Durham and New Bern/Coastal Cities. Beginning this week, Wilmington travelers can fly Breezeread more

Travel Alert Update

January 23, 2025

The airport opened for flight operations at 10:15a yesterday (Jan 22nd) and continues to be open and safe for commercial flight operations.  Some flights are arriving/departing however airlines may have delays or cancellations.  Please check directly with your airline for flight status before heading to ILM.