ILM Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 100%, arrivals worse at 80%. Early morning flights ran 20 points better than late morning. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 92%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from ILM. 100% 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 92%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 72%. That is a 20-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 Late Morning is a 20-point swing at ILM. The early morning block runs at 92%. 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 81%. Hit 20% around 10pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. Currently at 100%, recovered past the morning. A 80-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 5 points from last week (77% vs 82%). Arrivals down 6 points too. Thu was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
ILM has been bouncing between 49% and 100%. Best day was May 2 at 100%. Worst was Mar 16 at 49%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how ILM runs. Today's 100% is a good day by ILM standards.
About ILM Delays
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is currently running on time with 100% on-time departures and 80% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Wilmington International Airport has averaged 77% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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.