Wilmington International Airport: The Nearest International Airport to Wilmington, North Carolina

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Wilmington International Airport

Wilmington International Airport is the nearest international airport to Wilmington, North Carolina.

The airport code for Wilmington International Airport is ILM.

Wilmington International Airport is located just north of Wilmington.

Wilmington International Airport serves as the primary airport for the coastal region of North Carolina, including Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Features of Wilmington International Airport include as follows.

Location and Access: Wilmington International Airport is located off Airport Blvd. and is easily accessible from major highways and roads in the Wilmington area. Wilmington International Airport serves travelers from southeastern North Carolina and parts of neighboring South Carolina.
Facilities and Services: The airport has one terminal building with a variety of facilities for passengers, including restaurants, stores, car rental services, and basic passenger services.
Airlines and Destinations: Several major airlines serve Wilmington International Airport, offering flights to a variety of destinations throughout the United States. Airlines such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines offer service to Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., New York, and other cities.
Cargo Operations: In addition to passenger service, Wilmington International Airport supports cargo operations, facilitating the movement of goods and freight.
Expansion and Upgrades: Over the years, Wilmington International Airport has expanded and upgraded to enhance facilities, improve the passenger experience, and accommodate growing numbers of travelers.
Community Impact: Wilmington International Airport plays an important role in the local economy, creating job opportunities and contributing to connections to other parts of the country.
Future Development: Like many airports, Wilmington International Airport is improving its infrastructure and expanding its services. Like many airports, Wilmington International Airport is improving its infrastructure and expanding its services, adapting to changing travel demands and continuing to look for ways to better serve its passengers and the region.

Wilmington International Airport serves as an important transportation hub for residents and visitors to and from the North Carolina coast, providing connections to a variety of destinations throughout the United States.

The history of the Wilmington International Airport name change is as follows.

May 30, 1928 opening date: Bluesenthal Field
1950s: New Hanover Regional Airport
1988: New Hanover Regional International Airport
December 17, 1997: Wilmington International Airport

Wilmington International Airport has never had international service since its inception, primarily serving flights between Wilmington and the East Coast and Midwest of the United States.

Therefore, Wilmington International Airport is essentially a regional airport.

Depending on future demand, international flights may be introduced.

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How to Get from Wilmington International Airport to Downtown Wilmington

The main ways to get to downtown Wilmington from Wilmington International Airport are as follows.

Rental car
Cab (including Uber/Lyft)
Bus

For more information, see Ground Transportation at Wilmington International Airport.

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We introduced Wilmington International Airport, the nearest international airport to Wilmington, North Carolina.

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