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1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28405FAA rank #108 · Small hub
ILMWilmington
Wilmington International
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The short answer
ILM is compact but growing fast. Use two hours, particularly on summer weekends when parking and screening fill together.
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2 hours before departure
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Security peakEarly mornings, weekends, holidays, and concentrated airline departure banks
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Security
What you’re walking into
ILM's growth and leisure peaks can create lines that exceed expectations for a small terminal.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy$12/day
Main daily$14/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride-app pickup is in the marked transportation area outside baggage claim.
Rental counters are located inside baggage claim.
ILM has one terminal with connected concourses.
ILM cell-phone waiting areaUse for attended waiting until your passenger is ready1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28405
Free attended cell-phone waiting is available near the terminal.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car
ILM has no hotel inside or directly connected to the passenger terminal. Confirm shuttle hours before booking.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingCourtyard Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Holiday Inn Wilmington-Market Street
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Hotel details use current source links. Confirm shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging availability can change; check the airport parking page before relying on an on-site charger.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are prohibited inside the passenger terminal.
OvernightThe terminal is not designed as overnight lodging; operating access follows the flight schedule.
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ILM official airport site↗ILM official parking↗ILM arrivals and departures↗FAA airport delay status↗