Travel Advisory

Due to a planned political event Friday 9/23, hosted at an airport tenant’s site, ILM strongly encourages travelers to arrive early for your scheduled flight and review parking space availability in advance: https://flyilm.com/parking-options Please plan accordingly and allow extra time.

New Hanover County Airport Authority Welcomes New Member, Elects Officers

The New Hanover County Airport Authority is pleased to welcome Ms. Faison Gibson Sutton to the board. Sutton was appointed to the Airport Authority by the New Hanover County Commissioners on June 20, 2022 and will serve a four-year term through June 30, 2026.  Faison Gibson Sutton, who was born and raised in Wilmington, is read more about New Hanover County Airport Authority Welcomes New Member, Elects Officers

A Year’s Worth of Avelo Tickets* will be Awarded at ILM’s Grand Prize Beer Glasses & Boarding Passes Event

On Wednesday August 17th, ILM’s grand prize Beer Glasses & Boarding passes event is being held at Wilmington Brewing Company, starting at 5pm.  Attendees must check-in before 6pm to be entered.  At the event, we will find out who wins 2 round trip flights and who wins a year’s worth of tickers on Avelo from read more about A Year’s Worth of Avelo Tickets* will be Awarded at ILM’s Grand Prize Beer Glasses & Boarding Passes Event

Avelo Airlines Adds Second Sunshine State Destination from Wilmington, NC – Fort Lauderdale

Avelo Airlines today announced it is expanding its service from Wilmington, NC with the addition of a fourth popular destination — Fort Lauderdale, FL. Avelo will begin exclusive service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) on November 11. Introductory fares between ILM and FLL start at $39*. Customers can read more about Avelo Airlines Adds Second Sunshine State Destination from Wilmington, NC – Fort Lauderdale

ILM Co-Hosts Middle School Students at Aviation Career Education Academy, Showcases Careers in Aviation & Inspires Future Workforce

This week, the Wilmington International Airport, in partnership with Cape Fear Community College, hosted middle school students for the first Aviation Career Education Academy. The Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy is a program that supports aerospace workforce development through aerospace and aviation career-focused summer academies, with a goal to inspire young people to explore and read more about ILM Co-Hosts Middle School Students at Aviation Career Education Academy, Showcases Careers in Aviation & Inspires Future Workforce

Avelo Airlines Kicks Off Service in Wilmington with First Flights to Orlando, Southern Connecticut and Washington, D.C.

Very low fares start at $59 WILMINGTON, N.C., June 30, 2022 — Avelo Airlines begins service today at its newest city, Wilmington, North Carolina, with its first route to Connecticut’s most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). Flights to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the National Capital region via Baltimore / Washington International Airport read more about Avelo Airlines Kicks Off Service in Wilmington with First Flights to Orlando, Southern Connecticut and Washington, D.C.

ILM Announces Leadership Promotions, Names Deputy Airport Directors

The Wilmington International Airport is pleased to announce the promotion of both Robert Campbell and Granseur Dick to Deputy Airport Director, effective July 1, 2022.  Robert Campbell will be the Deputy Airport Director of Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources and Granseur Dick the Deputy Airport Director of Operations, Facilities, and Maintenance. “Bob and Granseur are read more about ILM Announces Leadership Promotions, Names Deputy Airport Directors

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Wilmington International Airport Hosts Inaugural Cape Fear General Aviation Day

ILM and area general aviation partners collaborated to put on the first Cape Fear General Aviation Day on April 30th.  The purpose of the event was to offer pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers safety and educational modules, networking opportunities, and to further advance the aviation community. Numerous event partners collaborated on the event such read more about Wilmington International Airport Hosts Inaugural Cape Fear General Aviation Day

HELLO AVELO!

Avelo Airlines Announces Service at Wilmington with Three New Nonstop Routes to New Haven, Orlando and Washington D.C. Introductory very low fares start at $29* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Avelo Airlines today announced Wilmington, North Carolina as the newest city to its network with three new nonstop routes: Connecticut’s most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport read more about HELLO AVELO!