UPDATE – Water Restored

October 3, 2025

Water service has been restored to the main passenger terminal building.  All restrooms have returned to service but the terminal remains under a 24-hour precautionary boil water advisory until at least the afternoon of 10/4/2025. During this period, water fountains have been closed and certain restaurant menu items may not be available. Water is safe read more about UPDATE – Water Restored

Airport Advisory – Water Outage

October 3, 2025

Due to a waterline failure serving the Wilmington International Airport main passenger terminal, the terminal currently does not have water. During this unplanned interruption, restrooms and water fountains are unavailable. ILM is working with CFPUA to make emergency repairs which are expected to be complete by 1 PM today. CFPUA has placed the terminal building read more about Airport Advisory – Water Outage

New Hanover County Airport Authority Welcomes Appointed Members, Elects Officers

September 8, 2025

The New Hanover County Airport Authority is pleased to welcome Mr. Andrew R. Jones to the Authority. Jones was appointed to the Airport Authority by the New Hanover County Commissioners on July 21, 2025, for a four-year term. Jones is Managing Partner, North Carolina for the law firm Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. Mr. Jones counsels read more about New Hanover County Airport Authority Welcomes Appointed Members, Elects Officers

Avelo Airlines Announces Two New Routes at ILM, including First International Destination

August 14, 2025

Avelo Airlines today announced two new routes at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, ILM’s first international route, and West Palm Beach, Florida. Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service between ILM and these two destinations. Affordable one-way fares start at $57*. Avelo will operate these routes twice a week utilizing read more about Avelo Airlines Announces Two New Routes at ILM, including First International Destination

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

Avelo Airlines Adds Four New Nonstop Destinations to Wilmington, NC Base

March 11, 2025

Avelo Airlines today announced four new routes at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) – Houston, Texas; Washington, D.C.; Detroit, Michigan; and Long Island, New York. Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service between ILM and these four destinations. Affordable one-way fares start at $39*. Avelo will operate these routes twice a week utilizing Boeing Next-Generation read more about Avelo Airlines Adds Four New Nonstop Destinations to Wilmington, NC Base

Breeze Debuts from Wilmington NC with Nonstops to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Providence

February 13, 2025

 Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., launches four new nonstop routes from Wilmington today and tomorrow, to Hartford, Connecticut; Orlando and Fort Myers, Florida, and Providence, Rhode Island. Wilmington marks Breeze’s third North Carolina destination, including Raleigh-Durham and New Bern/Coastal Cities. Beginning this week, Wilmington travelers can fly Breeze read more about Breeze Debuts from Wilmington NC with Nonstops to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Providence

Travel Alert Update

January 23, 2025

The airport opened for flight operations at 10:15a yesterday (Jan 22nd) and continues to be open and safe for commercial flight operations.  Some flights are arriving/departing however airlines may have delays or cancellations.  Please check directly with your airline for flight status before heading to ILM.