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Wilmington International Airport (ILM) delays and on-time record

Wilmington, North Carolina KILM #108 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at ILM.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 1 min ago
Weather now
IFR 79°F Observed 7 min ago
Late departures
21.2%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for ILM

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at ILM right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 1 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at ILM

IFR

79°F26°C

Low cloud or poor visibility. Airports slow arrivals and delays become more likely.

Wind
140° 9 mph
Visibility
7 mi
Clouds
BKN 900 ft, BKN 1,600 ft
Ceiling
900 ft
Pressure
29.99 inHg

METARSPECI KILM 111609Z 14008KT 7SM BKN009 BKN016 26/25 A2999 RMK AO2 T02610250

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 7 min ago.

Active weather alerts

  • Tornado WatchTornado Watch issued October 11 at 11:53AM EDT until October 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
  • Coastal Flood AdvisoryCoastal Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 9:57AM EDT until October 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

On-time performance at ILM

Based on 2,250 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

21.2%Departures late
22.9%Arrivals late
2.89%Cancelled
20.5 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at ILM
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Republic Airways 606 18.2% 4.95%
American Airlines 568 18.8% 1.94%
Delta Air Lines 363 19.0% 0.55%
Envoy Air 266 16.9% 0.38%
PSA Airlines 259 31.7% 7.34%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at ILM

A ground stop holds flights bound for ILM at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • The terminal curb dates from 1989 and was designed for far fewer passengers. Expect congestion at peak times until the new curb opens in spring 2027.
  • Pet relief areas are on either side of the entrance on the grass, and there is an outdoor pet relief area after security.
  • Family rooms and nursing areas are located in the restrooms before and after security.
  • An airfield ramp project and an outbound baggage project are under way in 2026; the airport expects to extend the terminal ramp ahead of the next expansion.