United Airlines announced they are increasing service to Chicago next summer with flights offered daily between ILM and ORD. The airline will also offer new nonstop service to Denver (DEN) on Saturdays during the summer season. Travelers may begin booking today. United served Wilmington to Chicago O’Hare with weekend-only service last summer. The passenger demandread more
American Airlines Reinstates Nonstop Service between ILM and ORD
American Airlines has reinstated the nonstop service between ILM and ORD (Chicago O’Hare). The service, which is offered May 6th through October 6th runs daily. Additionally, American is planning to add an additional frequency on Saturdays for the June through August period.(Officially through Sept 4th.) A summary of American Airline’s plans are summarized below. Pleaseread more
United Airlines Will Begin Service at ILM
United Airlines will Begin Service at ILM Offering New Non-Stop Routes to Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles Wilmington, NC (November 20, 2017)—Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is thrilled to welcome United Airlines to Wilmington. United Airlines will service two new non-stop routes between ILM and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and between ILM and Dulles/Washington DC area (IAD). read more
3/12/26 9:49pm UPDATE: The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad has completed their sweep and determined the terminal is safe for operations. We appreciate our partners for their swift response and thank everyone for their patience and cooperation. Operations may now
3/12/26 8:50pm ILM was made aware of an alleged bomb threat at the airport. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure everyone’s safety, the terminal has been evacuated. The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad is currently conducting a sweep of the area to assess
3/12/26 9:49pm UPDATE: The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad has completed their sweep and determined the terminal is safe for operations. We appreciate our partners for their swift response and thank everyone for their patience and cooperation. Operations may now
#ThrowbackThursday to snowier days at ILM. Hard to believe this was just 6 weeks ago! ❄️
Cold runways, frosty views… and a little sneak peek at the ongoing construction from above. 👀🚧
Here’s to warmer days ahead! #FlyILM
Registration is now open for Autism Takes Flight at ILM! ✈️
Join us for a FREE, complete trial-run airport experience designed to help families feel more comfortable navigating air travel.
👕 Register by March 27, 2026 to receive an event t-shirt.
🗓️ Registration closes April
