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 7 min ago
Weather now: VFR 54°F Observed 59 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 7 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at ILM

VFR

54°F12°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind: 030° 8 mph
Visibility: 10+ mi
Clouds: Clear
Ceiling: None
Pressure: 30.36 inHg

METARMETAR KILM 021053Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP282 T01220106

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 59 min ago.

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
Airline	Departures	Late	Cancelled
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.