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Wilmington International Airport

IATA ILMICAO KILMLocal ILM🇺🇸 Wilmington
Coordinates
34.2723°N, 77.9051°W
Elevation
32 ft (10 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:43
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
20:25
Civil dusk
20:53

About 14h 13m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Wilmington International Airport

Wilmington International Airport

Wilmington International Airport is a public airport located just north of Wilmington, North Carolina, in unincorporated Wrightsboro. ILM covers 1,800 acres.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KILM

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 248,016 ft / 2,443 m150 ftConLightedOpen
17 / 357,754 ft / 2,363 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DWILMINGTON APP/DEP 164-343118.250 MHz
A/DWILMINGTON APP/DEP 344-163135.750 MHz
ATISATIS124.975 MHz
CTAFCTAF119.900 MHz
GCCDGND/CLNC DEL121.900 MHz
RDORALEIGH RDO122.550 MHz
TWRTWR119.900 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingFlight StatusArrivals & Departures

All parking lots at Wilmington International Airport are currently open.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WILMINGTON CLASS DClass DControlledGND2500 ft MSL
WILMINGTON CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wilmington International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wilmington International Airport?

The ICAO code for Wilmington International Airport is KILM, and its IATA code is ILM.

Where is Wilmington International Airport located?

Wilmington International Airport is medium airport located in Wilmington, United States, at an elevation of 32 ft (10 m).

How many runways does Wilmington International Airport have?

Wilmington International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,016 ft / 2,443 m.

Which airlines fly to Wilmington International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Wilmington International Airport include Air France, Alitalia, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, US Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Wilmington International Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Wilmington International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Wilmington International Airport in?

Wilmington International Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wilmington International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wilmington International Airport is approximately 9.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wilmington International Airport?

The nearest airport to Wilmington International Airport is Pilots Ridge Airport (03NC), about 10.1 nm to the s, followed by Winnabow Airport and Stag Air Park.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Wilmington International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.