X marks the spot as ILM runway closed for upgrade
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Driving by, you may have noticed a large "X" on one of the runways at Wilmington International Airport. The runway is closed because the FAA is installing a new navigational...
View ArticleONLY ON 3 UPDATE: Smoke-filled ILM-bound plane had second smoke problem
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- A US Airways flight from Charlotte to Wilmington was delayed this morning after reports of smoke on board. Passengers say while getting the on-board safety briefing, they...
View ArticleFlight out of Wilmington diverted to Myrtle Beach
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Wilmington International Airport officials confirm a flight out of ILM en route to Atlanta was diverted to Myrtle Beach. Officials say the pilot of Delta flight 4969 had a...
View ArticleFlights between Port City, Windy City grounded; future up in the air
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Just six months after arriving at Wilmington International Airport, American Airlines is pulling out.What went wrong? A few weeks ago hope soared that American Airlines filing...
View ArticleTravelers get high shine and Seahawk pride at ILM
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- UNCW school spirit is soaring at Wilmington International Airport.Shoeshiner Anthony Nixon is now sporting some Seahawk pride. UNCW Chancellor Gary Miller replaced nixon's UNC...
View ArticleStakes high for NC as airlines scout more mergers
CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) -- Signs of more airline industry consolidation are raising questions about the US Airways hub that's key to luring businesses to the Charlotte area.The Charlotte Observer reports a...
View ArticleFormer NC judge pleads guilty to mishandling cases
RALEIGH, NC (AP) -- A former Wake District Court judge has pleaded guilty to mishandling drunken driving cases.Former Judge Kristin Ruth on Monday pleaded guilty to failing to discharge the duties of...
View ArticleMan struck by train & killed in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) -- Charlotte police are investigating the death of a man hit by a train in Charlotte.Police say a 54-year-old man walking on tracks was struck and killed shortly after 2 p.m....
View ArticleAllegiant pulling service between ILM and Orlando
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Allegiant Air announced today that as of January 25, it will no longer provide non-stop service to Orlando, FL. Allegiant says its primary reason is that decreasing loads and...
View ArticleNEW THIS MORNING: ILM to add direct flight to NYC
By Adam Wagneradam.wagner@starnewsonline.comWILMINGTON, NC (StarNewsOnline.com) -- Wilmington International Airport is adding a third nonstop flight to New York City, at least for the summer.Delta will...
View ArticleFAA to award ILM with $5.4M grant to improve airport runway
WILMINGTON, NC (NEWS RELEASE) -- Wilmington International Airport will soon get funding from the Federal Aviation Administration to improve an existing runway, according to a news release.The release...
View ArticleStarNews: Airport board OKs funds for more security personnel
By: Caitlin DineenStarNewsOnline.comThe New Hanover County Airport Authority approved funding Wednesday night to hire additional security guards for the Wilmington International Airport.In April, the...
View ArticleWilmington airport losing nonstop service to DC
By: Adam WagnerAdam.Wagner@StarNewsOnline.comWILMINGTON, NC (StarNewsOnline.com) -- Wilmington International Airport is about to lose nonstop service to Washington, DC, and add a flight to New York...
View ArticleThreat of snow causes cancellations
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- We may not see much snow here in Wilmington, but the weather outside is still frightful. And for local high school students, that is so delightful.It was 65 degrees in...
View ArticleEXPLORE WITH GEORGE: Cole Brothers Circus
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The circus is in town! The Azalea Festival signals the return of the Cole Brothers Circus at Wilmington International Airport. Our very own George Elliott stopped by the big...
View ArticlePrescribed burn in Wilmington, near ILM airport
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- If you were out and about in Wilmington Wednesday afternoon, you might have seen a large cloud of smoke.New Hanover County Dispatch confirmed a prescribed burn near the...
View ArticleHuman error forces flights to Wilmington to turn back
Wilmington, NC (StarNewsOnline.com) -- Human error forced two flights set to land at the Wilmington International Airport late Wednesday to instead return to their departing airports. Airport...
View ArticleFAA takes the blame for airport mistake
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- We now know who is responsible for shutting off the lights on ILM's runway last week earlier than they were supposed to. The mistake caused a couple planes to be diverted from...
View ArticleAirport Authority discusses ILM expansion
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The New Hanover County Airport Authority met to discuss the future of ILM. The airport anticipates growth in marketing itself, not as a low cost airport, but a high experience...
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