The Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is pleased to announce the airport received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Terminal grant award. The Airport Terminals Program was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The FAA received 636 applications that totaled over $7 billion in projects for the FY24 Program. Through the competitive grant process, the FAA read more about Wilmington International Airport Awarded $4 Million from the FAA
American Airlines Extends Seasonal Service to Miami, Now with New Daily Flights Over the Summer
Over the weekend, American Airlines enhanced its summer schedules, which included increased service from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Miami International Airport (MIA). Starting June 5th, American will operate daily service between ILM and MIA. The airline announced the new nonstop service last summer with Saturday only flights operating from November-May. “American is thrilled to read more about American Airlines Extends Seasonal Service to Miami, Now with New Daily Flights Over the Summer
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 Country read more about ILM Sets New Annual Passenger Record – 21% increase over 2022 numbers
American Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service from Wilmington International Airport to Miami
American Airlines announced this morning that they are launching nonstop service between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Miami International Airport (MIA), a major hub for American and a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. The nonstop flights from ILM will operate on Saturdays, starting November 11th with dual-class Embraer E175 aircraft. “American Airlines is read more about American Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service from Wilmington International Airport to Miami
Avelo Airlines Continues Growth in Wilmington, N.C. with Exclusive New Nonstop Service to the Wilmington, DE / Philadelphia Region
Avelo is the first and only airline offering Wilmington to Wilmington serviceFlights to New Haven will also be doubling for the summer travel seasonIntroductory one-way fares start at $29 Avelo Airlines announced today it is expanding service at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) with exclusive nonstop flights to Delaware’s Wilmington Airport (ILG) – a convenient and read more about Avelo Airlines Continues Growth in Wilmington, N.C. with Exclusive New Nonstop Service to the Wilmington, DE / Philadelphia Region
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hosts Global Entry Event
US Customs and Border Protection is hosting a Global Entry Interview event at the Customs Facility on the ILM campus April 24 – 28th. To being the application process, or for more information, please visit the US Customs and Border Patrol’s Global Entry site. All applications and interview appointments are scheduled through U.S. Customs and Border read more about U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hosts Global Entry Event
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 Year read more about ILM Releases 5 Year Vision Plan – Includes $165 Million in Capital Projects to Keep up with Record Growth
ILM Sets New Annual Passenger Record – Serves 1,086,245 Passengers in 2022
ILM exceeded pre-pandemic passenger numbers in 2022 and set a new passenger record for the year, serving 1,086,245 passengers. During calendar year 2022, four airlines provided air service at ILM, American, Avelo, Delta, and United. Throughout the year, American and Delta upgauged aircraft and the ultra-lost cost carrier Avelo started new nonstop service. As a read more about ILM Sets New Annual Passenger Record – Serves 1,086,245 Passengers in 2022
Sun Country Announces Service at ILM, Nonstop Flights to Minneapolis-St. Paul Begin Summer 2023
This morning, Sun Country Airlines announced plans to start service at Wilmington International Airport (ILM). Sun Country will fly nonstop between ILM and Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) during the summer season, beginning June 2023. The airline’s announcement was part of a 15-city route expansion announced by Sun Country. “We’re excited to launch this new, nonstop route read more about Sun Country Announces Service at ILM, Nonstop Flights to Minneapolis-St. Paul Begin Summer 2023
Airlines Increase Seats and Capacity, ILM Experiences Record Passenger Numbers
In August, ILM had the best August on record with total passenger numbers at 106,167, a 5% increase over the last record month, which occurred in August 2019. September and October have seen an increase in seats in the ILM market and preliminary numbers indicate September will be another record month for passengers. Nationally, from read more about Airlines Increase Seats and Capacity, ILM Experiences Record Passenger Numbers
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