ILM Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for ILM.
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.
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is 72 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, MYR is the better bet right now.
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
vs Last Week
Down 5 points from last week (77% vs 82%). Arrivals down 5 points too. Thu was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
ILM has been bouncing between 49% and 90%. Best day was Feb 18 at 90%. Worst was Mar 16 at 49%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how ILM runs.
About ILM Delays
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.