ILM Today
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Early Morning is a 90-point swing at ILM. The late morning block runs at 90%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 26 points from last week (49% vs 75%). Arrivals down 13 points too. Mon was the worst day, Fri 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 70-76%, which is just how ILM runs.
About ILM Delays
Wilmington International Airport has averaged 49% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.