Wilmington International (KILM), North Carolina
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Overview
Wilmington International (KILM) is a towered, public-use airport serving Wilmington, North Carolina, with two paved asphalt runways capable of handling a wide range of business and commercial aircraft. The field recorded 48,318 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, of which 17,536 were business aviation operations. CBP inspection services are available onsite alongside a USDA compliance agreement, and the airport offers 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ fuel with a full-time attendance schedule.
Runways
Wilmington International has two paved runways. The longest, 06/24, is 8,016 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Wilmington International has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Wilmington International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Wilmington International recorded 17,536 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April. Business aviation traffic at KILM is concentrated in the spring months, with April showing the highest monthly volume and September the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 1,727 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Wilmington International averages 16.6 days above 90°F in July, 12.6 freeze days in January and 0.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.0°F, and January the coldest, at 57.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Wilmington International has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Pilots conducting EFVS operations should be aware that LED approach lighting is in use on runway 35.
MALSR is active on runway 24 and runway 35. REIL is active on runway 06 and runway 17. PAPI is active on runway 06, runway 17, and runway 24. HIRL is active on runway 06/24 and runway 17/35. All taxiway lights are also active. Activation is via CTAF.
PCR VALUE: 470/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 480/F/B/X/T
Weight limit for runway 06-24: use aircraft PCR for all gear types other than "S" or "D".
Weight limit for runway 17-35: use aircraft PCR for all gear types other than "S" or "D".
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on FSS frequency, contact Washington ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Wilmington International has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field (KSUT), 22.12 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KILM?
Wilmington International's longest runway is 06/24, measuring 8,016 feet with a 150-foot width and an asphalt surface. The airport also operates a second runway, 17/35, at 7,754 feet, also 150 feet wide and paved with asphalt. Both runways support the business aviation and airline traffic that make up KILM's annual operations count of 48,318. The airport sits at 32 feet elevation and is towered, providing separation services for arrivals and departures on either runway.
Does KILM have customs and CBP inspection services onsite?
Yes, Wilmington International (KILM) has CBP inspection services available onsite, along with a USDA compliance agreement in place. This combination supports international arrivals that require both customs clearance and agricultural inspection at the same location. The airport's towered status and full attendance schedule, listed as ALL / ALL / ALL, mean staffing is not restricted to limited hours. Operators planning international flights into KILM should still coordinate arrival details in advance given the specific inspection requirements tied to USDA compliance.
What fuel types are available at Wilmington International?
Wilmington International, identified by the ICAO code KILM, offers three fuel types: 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+. This gives operators of both piston and turbine aircraft, including higher-performance jets requiring the A+ additive package, a supply option on the field. KILM is a towered, public-use airport in Wilmington, North Carolina, with a full attendance schedule covering all days and hours. The presence of Jet A+ alongside standard Jet A points to service capability for a broad mix of business aviation traffic.
Are there weight limits on the runways at KILM?
Yes, both runways at Wilmington International carry weight limit remarks. For runway 06-24, the airport instructs pilots to use aircraft PCR for all gear types other than single (S) or dual (D) configurations, tied to a PCR value of 470/F / B/X / T. Runway 17-35 carries the same instruction, tied to a separate PCR value of 480/F / B/X / T. Operators of aircraft with more complex gear configurations, such as dual-tandem or other non-standard arrangements, should calculate their aircraft's PCR against these published values before planning operations at KILM.
Does business aviation traffic at KILM vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Wilmington International shows a seasonal pattern across the year. Monthly bizav operations peak in April at 1,727 and again show elevated levels in March, June, and December, while September marks the lowest month at 1,270. The spread between the busiest and slowest months is a few hundred operations, a moderate but consistent swing rather than an extreme one. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KILM, whose full name is Wilmington International, should account for this variation when estimating ramp and parking availability during peak months.