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 travelersread more
Weather Update
With the current forecast, we anticipate ILM will remain open. Our maintenance & operations teams are prepared for the forecasted weather and have prepped the snow removal and de-icing equipment to support safe operations. With weather moving through parts of the country, some flights across airlines’ networks may be affected. Airlines will make any necessaryread more
Large Scale Air Show Coming in 2027, Features U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
On Tuesday, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds announced they will be performing over the beach, in front of Carolina Beach, Sept. 11-12, 2027. The Cape Fear Area is one of the honored communities selected to have the Thunderbirds in 2027. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating theread more
Wings Over Carolina Beach
Event Update: Wings Over Carolina Beach Airshow Due to unfavorable weather conditions that affect both Friday’s essential setup activities (getting vessels in the water, placing buoys, and welcoming performers) and Saturday’s air show window, the Wings Over Carolina Beach Airshow has been canceled. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the partners who worked tirelesslyread more
Travel Update
The ILM airport is open and operations continue with limited delays. Please note, there could be flight delays or cancellations throughout the national airspace system. Airlines will communicate directly with travelers if flight disruptions arise. Further, ILM advises travelers to check flight status directly with their airlines before heading to the airport.
ILM Launches In-Terminal Music Program
New this week, ILM is starting an in-terminal live music program. The program, named ILM Rhythms & Tunes, showcases local musicians from across the Cape Fear Region. Select musicians’ set up in the terminal, post-security down by the laurel oak sculpture, and play for a two-hour set. “Our community is known for having great liveread more
UPDATE – Water Restored
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 saferead more
Airport Advisory – Water Outage
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 buildingread more
Wings Over Wrightsville Beach Air Show
EVENT UPDATE- The Air Show is cancelled. We are working on a new date and location and will keep everyone posted. We look forward to having an air show in the future! Unfortunately, due to the weather and wave heights, it is not safe for rescue vessels and other support vessels to be in theread more
New Hanover County Airport Authority Welcomes Appointed Members, Elects Officers
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 counselsread more
Congratulations to @BreezeAirways on one year of service at ILM! ✈️🎉
Over the past year, Breeze has flown more than 100,000 guests on 1,000+ flights from ILM and counting. What an exciting milestone!
We’re grateful for the partnership and proud to see Breeze continue
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From oceanfront views to world-class dining, art, and culture, Miami delivers it all with style. Fly nonstop on @AmericanAir from ILM to MIA and arrive ready to experience the best of South Florida!
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Much gratitude for our maintenance, operations, and essential personnel that worked tirelessly to clear the airfield, roads, and parking lots to ensure safe operations. We appreciate our airport partners as well! ILM continues to advise travelers to check directly with your
Much gratitude for our maintenance, operations, and essential personnel that worked tirelessly to clear the airfield, roads, and parking lots to ensure safe operations. We appreciate our airport partners as well! ILM continues to advise travelers to check directly with your
