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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...

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ONLY 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...

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Flight 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...

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Flights 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...

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Travelers 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...

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Stakes 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...

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Former 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...

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Man 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....

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Allegiant 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...

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NEW 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...

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FAA 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...

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StarNews: 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...

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Wilmington 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...

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Threat 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...

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EXPLORE 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...

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Prescribed 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...

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Human 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...

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FAA 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...

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Airport 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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