Wilmington International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Wilmington, United States. Its IATA code is ILM and its ICAO code is KILM. The airport lies at an elevation of 32 ft (10 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 8,016 ft (2,443 m) long. Local time follows the America/New_York time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ILM
- ICAO code
- KILM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 32 ft (10 m)
- Coordinates
- 34.2724, -77.9051
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,016 ft · 2,443 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 17/35 | 7,754 ft · 2,363 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Wilmington International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| OAJ Albert J Ellis Airport | Richlands, United States | 67 km · 42 mi |
| MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport | Myrtle Beach, United States | 115 km · 71 mi |
| EWN Coastal Carolina Regional Airport | New Bern, United States | 119 km · 74 mi |
| FAY Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field | Fayetteville, United States | 120 km · 75 mi |
| PGV Pitt-Greenville Airport | Greenville, United States | 159 km · 99 mi |
| FLO Florence Regional Airport | Florence, United States | 167 km · 104 mi |
| RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport | Raleigh/Durham, United States | 196 km · 122 mi |
| GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport | Greensboro, United States | 275 km · 171 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ILM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 606 | 376 | 327 | View route |
| JFK New York | 796 | 495 | 430 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,660 | 1,653 | 1,436 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,704 | 2,302 | 2,000 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,279 | 3,901 | 3,390 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,562 | 4,077 | 3,543 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,931 | 4,307 | 3,743 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,225 | 4,489 | 3,901 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,766 | 5,447 | 4,733 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,320 | 7,034 | 6,113 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,615 | 7,217 | 6,272 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,764 | 7,310 | 6,352 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,551 | 7,799 | 6,777 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,013 | 8,086 | 7,027 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,542 | 9,657 | 8,392 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 16,049 | 9,972 | 8,666 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | WILMINGTON APP/DEP 164-343 | 118.250 |
| A/D | WILMINGTON APP/DEP 344-163 | 135.750 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.975 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.900 |
| GCCD | GND/CLNC DEL | 121.900 |
| RDO | RALEIGH RDO | 122.550 |
| TWR | TWR | 119.900 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Wilmington International Airport?
The IATA code of Wilmington International Airport is ILM and its ICAO code is KILM.
Where is Wilmington International Airport located?
Wilmington International Airport is in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, at 34.2724, -77.9051.
What time zone is Wilmington International Airport in?
Wilmington International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/New_York. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Wilmington International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 8,016 ft (2,443 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Wilmington International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ), about 67 km (42 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.