4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“I definitely recommend this airport for it's easy access, small size, and convenience.”
David Todd5★ on Google
Airports / North Carolina / ILM
Medium airport · ILM
Wilmington International Airport.
Wilmington, North Carolina · 32 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
1,886 ratings
0
Operators based
32
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Wilmington, North CarolinaELEV 32 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
1,886
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
32
Field elevation
feet above sea level
35
Nearest alternate
nm to KNCA
Field standing
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field (KNCA), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Wilmington International Airport (KILM / ILM) sits in Wilmington, North Carolina, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 32 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ILM as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field (KNCA, 35 nm), Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ, 36 nm), and Grand Strand Airport (CRE, 49 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,016-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Wilmington, NC destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ILM to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KILM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Aero Center Wilmington
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAero Center ILM includes over 150,000 square feet of ramp space, office space, two hangars and a 50,000-gallon fuel farm. Our facility accommodates aircraft fueling, parking, hangar storage, and maintenance for general aviation aircraft. RUDEL GRIFFITH General Manager rgriffith@aerocenters.com
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Sunday-Saturday 06:00-22:00, after-hour appointments available
- Unicom 130.325
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Modern Aviation Wilmington
Your FBO? Claim it, freeRichard Formo, General Manager rformo@modern-aviation.com On the field at ILM since 1975, formerly known as Air Wilmington, we have been a part of the stellar growth of aviation traffic in this region. We have grown along with this demand and can offer our unique brand of service to all pilots.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.4
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“As a nervous flyer doing my very first connecting flights and a little overwhelmed I was greated by an exceptionally kind young lady who literally came from…”
John Seckar5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Wilmington International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KILM
IATA
ILM
FAA / Local
ILM
Elevation
32 ft
Coordinates
34.2723° N · 77.9051° 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
Elevation vs NC fields
state range 10–3,179 ft
At 32 ft, ILM sits lower than 76% of the 58 North Carolina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,016 ft
- 06/248,016 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 17/357,754 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,016 ft
ILM's 8,016 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 35nmKNCAMCAS New River / McCutcheon FieldJacksonville
- 36nmOAJAlbert J Ellis AirportRichlands
- 49nmCREGrand Strand AirportNorth Myrtle Beach
- 61nmLBTLumberton Regional AirportLumberton
- 62nmMYRMyrtle Beach International AirportMyrtle Beach
- 63nmKNKTCherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/Cherry Point
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKILM · Wilmington International Airport · Wilmington, NC
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ILM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 281 nm | 1h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 435 nm | 1h 25m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 444 nm | 1h 26m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 470 nm | 1h 30m |
| Miami (MIA) | 524 nm | 1h 37m |
| Boston (BED) | 582 nm | 1h 45m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 660 nm | 1h 56m |
| Houston (HOU) | 926 nm | 2h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ILM?
- Wilmington International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,016 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 ILM?
- Wilmington International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,016 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Wilmington International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve ILM: Aero Center Wilmington and Modern Aviation Wilmington. 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 ILM?
- The closest alternate is MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field (KNCA), about 35 nm away, followed by Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) at 36 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ILM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 3m (281 nm), New York about 1h 25m (435 nm), Nashville about 1h 26m (444 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.