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New Hanover County (ILM) in Wilmington, United States. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.
ILM

New Hanover County

Wilmington, United States

🏷️IATAILM
📍CityWilmington
📞Helpline+1 910-341-4125
🌐flyilm.com
1740 Airport Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
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ℹ️ About New Hanover County

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) opened in 1942. It is operated by the New Hanover County Airport Authority.

In 2023, ILM served over 1.2 million passengers. The airport's IATA code is ILM.

Future expansion plans include additional parking and infrastructure improvements.

🏢 Terminals

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) has one terminal with six gates (A3-A8). The terminal handles both domestic and international flights.

In 2023, the airport completed a $68 million expansion project, adding a new concourse with four gates and expanding the TSA checkpoint. The terminal has a capacity of approximately 2 million passengers per year.

🚗 How to Reach Wilmington Airport
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Bus
Wave Transit Route 105 serves the airport. The fare is $2.00. Frequency varies.
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Taxi/Cab
Uber and Lyft are available. A taxi to downtown Wilmington costs approximately $25-$30.
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Distance
8 km from downtown Wilmington, approximately 15 minutes without traffic, 20-25 minutes during peak hours.
🛎️ Airport Facilities
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Lounges
There are no lounges at Wilmington International Airport.
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Food & Dining
Dunkin' Donuts, Carolina Ale House, and Coastal Provisions Market are available. There are no 24-hour options.
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Shopping
A gift shop is available.
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Connectivity
Free WiFi is available. Select "ILM Free WiFi" from the available networks.
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Banking
ATMs are available.
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Medical
No dedicated medical facilities are available.
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Other
A pet relief area is located outside the terminal.
🅿️ Parking

Short-term parking: $2 per hour, $24 per day. Long-term parking: $2 per hour, $12 per day. Economy parking: $2 per hour, $10 per day. Credit cards are accepted. Pre-booking is not available.

💡 Tips for Travellers
1
Check the airport's website for real-time parking availability, especially during peak travel times.
2
Arrive at least 90 minutes before your scheduled departure time due to increased security procedures.
3
Consider using ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft for transportation to save on taxi fares.
4
Pack snacks and drinks, as food options inside the terminal are limited and can be expensive.
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