ILM Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 88%. Early morning flights ran 25 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 97%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from ILM. 88% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 97%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 72%. That is a 25-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
ILM Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Wilmington International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 25-point swing at ILM. The early morning block runs at 97%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 87%. Hit 50% around 10pm, peaked at 100% around 6am. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 6 points better on departures (76% vs 70%). Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
ILM has been bouncing between 56% and 93%. Best day was Jun 3 at 93%. Worst was Jul 18 at 56%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how ILM runs. Today's 88% is a good day by ILM standards.
About ILM Delays
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is currently running on time with 88% on-time departures. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Wilmington International Airport has averaged 76% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Wilmington International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include MYR (Myrtle Beach International Airport) and RDU (Raleigh-Durham International Airport). When ILM is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Wilmington International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.