ILM Today
Clean day. Departures at 88%, arrivals worse at 51%. Early morning flights ran 44 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
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 100%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 56%. That is a 44-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 122 miles away and running 94% today. If your route is available from both airports, RDU 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 Afternoon is a 44-point swing at ILM. The early morning block runs at 100%. 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 85%. 5pm is where it broke down, dropping to 35%. Evening is thinning out and improving to 79%. A 65-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 78%, last week 78%. Arrivals down 6 points too. Fri was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
ILM has been bouncing between 52% and 95%. Best day was Aug 26 at 95%. Worst was Aug 22 at 52%. The norm is 71-77%, 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 and 51% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Wilmington International Airport has averaged 78% 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.