Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Wilmington Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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Smaller airport but less congested than Jacksonville and Charlotte and really easy to navigate. – a traveller (2016)
ILM Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Wilmington International Airport.
What to Expect
Wilmington Airport (code: ILM) has a small renovated terminal with a few shops and eateries. Wi-Fi is available, and there are electronic charging stations near the gates. However, there are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Wilmington Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. If you’re planning to spend the night, have a backup plan. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
Good to Know
If you have an exceptionally long delay or are otherwise bored, the terminal has a public putting green.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at Wilmington Airport. You will need to drive 10+ minutes to the nearest hotel in Wilmington. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Wilmington, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, four restaurants operate at this airport, none of which are open 24 hours. Dining options include:
- Landside, Arrivals: Co Pilot Coffee snack bar/gift shop (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
- Airside: Radar Bar (Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) • Jet Stream Burger Bar (Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) • Wheels Up Pizza (Hours: 4:00 AM – last departing flight) are located Airside.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Electronics charging stations can be found Airside. Look for the “Plug n, Power Up” signs.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Wilmington Airport. Connect to the “Fly ILM” network.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs operated by BB&T are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, by the mailboxes behind the Information Desk • Airside, on the right-hand side of the gate area entrance.
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, restrooms, both landside and airside, offer baby changing facilities. Additionally, landside, you will find a Baby Change Room that includes a chair for nursing.
Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts (Smarte Carte) are available along the back wall of the baggage claim area. Rate: unknown.
Currency Exchange – Not available.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free is not available. Airside, a news/gift kiosk is open according to flight schedules.
Information Desk – Have any questions? Visit the airport information desk for assistance! Location: Main lobby. Hours: unknown.
Postal Services – Drop off your last-minute postcards at the airport’s mailbox. Location: Atrium of the main terminal.
Putting Green – Practice your game at the airport while waiting for your luggage.
Buses
Local Bus #207 connects the airport to downtown Wilmington (Monday – Friday only). For information on fares, routes and schedules, visit the Wave Transit website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies offer service onsite: Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Thrifty.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Metered taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.