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 travelers read more about Winter Storm Update

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 about Breeze Announces Four New Routes from Wilmington

ILM Sets New Annual Passenger Record – Serves 1,086,245 Passengers in 2022

January 19, 2023

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

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Airlines Increase Seats and Capacity, ILM Experiences Record Passenger Numbers

October 4, 2022

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

Travel Advisory

September 21, 2022

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.

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

June 30, 2022

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.

HELLO AVELO!

April 28, 2022

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!