3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It feels like a boutique travel experience where everything is streamlined and efficient.”
Adrián Navarro5★ on Google
Airports / Delaware / ILG
Medium airport · ILG
Wilmington Airport.
Wilmington, Delaware · 80 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
508 ratings
2
Operators based
80
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Wilmington, DelawareELEV 80 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
508
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
80
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Wilmington Airport, listed as KILG / ILG, is a mid-sized airport in Wilmington, Delaware. Field elevation is 80 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, ILG is a home base: Fly Advanced Jet and Santos Jet (Operated by Lyon Aviation) operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Philadelphia International Airport (PHL, 20 nm), Phillips Army Air Field (APG, 29 nm), and Millville Municipal Airport (MIV, 31 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 7,275-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ILG are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as New Castle. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ILG to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KILG. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation New Castle Wilmington
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWelcome to historic Atlantic ILG, located just outside Wilmington, right between Baltimore and Philadelphia. As the location of the original Atlantic Aviation, we take pride in our distinguished legacy and do whatever it takes to honor it.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 05:00-23:00, on-call services
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Fly Advanced Wilmington FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeflyADVANCED’s Fixed Based Operator (FBO) provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the diverse needs of aircraft owners and pilots. Our state-of-the-art facilities at Wilmington Airport (ILG) in New Castle, Delaware, and Wings Field Airport (LOM) near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offer everything from fueling and hangar space to crew amenities and concierge services.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 06:00-23:00, after-hours on request
- Unicom 132.0
- Executive lounge
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +8 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It is a smaller facility, which means you can get from the parking lot to your gate in record time—often in under fifteen minutes.”
Adrián Navarro5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The security lines move incredibly fast, and the staff members are much more relaxed and friendly than what you typically find at the larger hubs.”
Adrián Navarro5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Wilmington Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KILG
IATA
ILG
FAA / Local
ILG
Elevation
80 ft
Coordinates
39.6787° N · 75.6065° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 7,275 ft
- 09/277,275 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01/197,012 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/324,602 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,275 ft
ILG's 7,275 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 20nmPHLPhiladelphia International AirportPhiladelphia
- 29nmAPGPhillips Army Air FieldAberdeen
- 31nmMIVMillville Municipal AirportMillville
- 34nmDOVDover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force BaseDover
- 37nmPNENortheast Philadelphia AirportPhiladelphia
- 41nmLNSLancaster AirportLancaster
Location
Open the full mapKILG · Wilmington Airport · Wilmington, DE
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ILG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 257 nm | 1h 0m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 566 nm | 1h 43m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 575 nm | 1h 44m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 812 nm | 2h 17m |
| Miami (MIA) | 866 nm | 2h 25m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,104 nm | 2h 58m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,139 nm | 3h 3m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,221 nm | 3h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ILG?
- Wilmington Airport's longest paved runway is 7,275 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ILG?
- Wilmington Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 7,275 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ILG?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Wilmington Airport as a home base, including Fly Advanced Jet, Santos Jet (Operated by Lyon Aviation). You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Wilmington Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve ILG: Atlantic Aviation New Castle Wilmington and Fly Advanced Wilmington FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ILG?
- The closest alternate is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), about 20 nm away, followed by Phillips Army Air Field (APG) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ILG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 1h 0m (257 nm), Nashville about 1h 43m (566 nm), Chicago about 1h 44m (575 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.