Sept 17th 6:30pm Update: There are a limited number of flights which will begin operating at the Wilmington International Airport (ILM) tomorrow, Tuesday Sept 18th with more to come in the days ahead. Delta’s first flight will arrive at ILM tentatively around 6:35am. Potential flight departures leaving ILM will be after that time. American Airlines’sread more
Power Restored, Check Status with Airlines
Hurricane Florence Update: Monday Sept 17th 3:40pm On behalf of the Wilmington International Airport we are thrilled to report that we have line power. Thank you Duke Energy! Now that power is restored, ILM airport staff, airlines & tenants will need to assess damage & determine next steps. Please note, ILM does not determine whenread more
Hurricane Florence
As Hurricane Florence approaches, below you will find important travel information: *Contact your airline for the most up to date information re: flight status, travel alerts, and potential waiving of change fees. For your convenience, information is listed below: American Airlines Travel Alerts: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/travel-alerts.jsp Flight status and general information: www.aa.com 1-800-433-7300 Delta Airlines Travel Alerts: http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/advisories.html Flightread 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
