The New Hanover County Airport Authority Board has named Jeffrey Bourk as ILM’s new Airport Director. Bourk will begin in this new role on January 3, 2022. “We received 107 applications after a nationwide search, and Mr. Bourk stood out to all of us with his 25 years in airport business and operations management, the read more about Jeffrey Bourk Selected to Lead Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to New Heights
Two Major Economic Development Projects Select ILM Business Park; Furthering Economic Investment and Growth
At a press event this morning, The Wilmington International Airport announced that two companies, CIL Capital, LLC and Edgewater Ventures, have each selected the ILM Business Park as the location of their strategic business investment and development. The ILM Business Park, which encompasses 140 acres on airport property, has foreign trade zone status, access to read more about Two Major Economic Development Projects Select ILM Business Park; Furthering Economic Investment and Growth
Airport Authority In-Person Meetings Resume
The next New Hanover County Airport Authority meeting, scheduled August 4th, 2021 at 5pm, will be held in-person. No special measures will be taken. At this time, moving forward, all in-person Airport Authority meetings will resume and no Zoom meetings will be scheduled. You can view the revised New Hanover County Airport Authority 2021 meeting read more about Airport Authority In-Person Meetings Resume
New Hanover County Airport Authority Welcomes New Member, Elects Officers
At the July 7th Airport Authority meeting, the New Hanover County Airport Authority was pleased to welcome Mr. Jason Thompson to the board. Thompson was appointed to the Airport Authority Board by the New Hanover County Commissioners on June 22, 2021 and will serve a four-year term through June 30, 2025. Jason Thompson has been read more about New Hanover County Airport Authority Welcomes New Member, Elects Officers
Revised Notice: Airport Authority July Meeting
The next New Hanover County Airport Authority Board Meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2021, at 5 pm and will be held with special measures. Public attendance is permitted via Zoom OR in person. (Masks are required on airport property at all times). Review the full notice to learn how the public may register to join read more about Revised Notice: Airport Authority July Meeting
Wilmington International Airport Awarded over $6.5 Million in Airport Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) received notification of awards for $6,552,227 in Airport Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. These funds are intended to provide the airport assistance in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the FAA established the Airport Rescue Grants. ARPA funds may be used for read more about Wilmington International Airport Awarded over $6.5 Million in Airport Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds