How busy is Wilmington International right now?

The TSA wait at ILM is about 14-20 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy ILM is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for ILM?

The FAA airport status for ILM (Wilmington International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. ILM has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 75 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is ILM busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Wilmington International (ILM). TSA wait is currently about 14-20 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time from ILM. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Wilmington International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at ILM. On a typical day, 80% of departures from Wilmington International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 75 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Wilmington International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current ILM delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 75 minutes. About 2.9% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Wilmington International?

When departures at ILM (Wilmington International) are delayed, the average delay is about 75 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 2.9% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Wilmington International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At ILM, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 75 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Wilmington International?

ILM is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from Wilmington International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including ILM. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

ILM is having a rough day. Avg delay is 75 min when late.

Check your airline app before leaving. Only 80% on time. avg delay 75 min. TSA: about 14-20 minutes.

Updated 5:42 AM UTC

ILM Wilmington Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at ILM?

The TSA wait at ILM is about 14-20 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (21-27 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Wilmington International

ILM delays today: Wilmington International has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for ILM typically shows an average delay of 75 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.9% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 14-20 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (21-27 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.