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Wilmington Airport (ILG) – New Castle/Wilmington, Delaware’s Regional Gateway

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Wilmington Airport (New Castle Airport) (ILG) – Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Your comprehensive guide to Wilmington Airport (New Castle Airport, IATA: ILG, ICAO: KILG), serving Wilmington, Delaware, and the surrounding region.

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Wilmington Airport is located 7 miles south of downtown Wilmington, adjacent to Delaware Route 141.

The single-terminal building at ILG serves commercial, general aviation, and cargo operations. Amenities include:

Check-in counters for Avelo Airlines (to Orlando and seasonal leisure destinations) and occasional charters.
Small baggage claim area with one carousel adjacent to the arrivals door.
Airport Information Desk and Lost & Found located landside near baggage claim.
Free Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the terminal.
Restrooms, family restrooms, and a nursing room adjacent to the seating area.
Coffee kiosk (Dunkin’) and vending machines offering snacks, beverages, and local products.

Gate 1: Avelo Airlines flights to Orlando and seasonal flights to Florida destinations.
Gate 2: Reserved for charter and overflow seating.
Seating area with runway views and a digital flight information display.
Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, and restrooms located near the gate.
Pet Relief Areas: Indoor pet relief station near the security exit and outdoor relief adjacent to the east side of the terminal.

New Castle Aviation: Full-service FBO offering Jet A and Avgas, hangar rentals, tie-downs, maintenance, and a pilot lounge with flight planning station.
Delaware Jet Center: Charter services, limousine service coordination, and handling support for corporate flights.
Fuel Services: 24/7 self-serve Jet A via credit card and Avgas pumps; full-service fueling available during business hours.
Pilot Facilities: Pilot lounge, flight planning desks, rest areas, and local sectional charts available upon request.
Maintenance & Repair: Line maintenance and avionics services provided by New Castle Aviation and third-party vendors.

Runway 2/20: 8,100 ft × 150 ft, asphalt/concrete – primary runway supporting regional jets, turboprops, and general aviation. Equipped with ILS, PAPI, and medium-intensity runway lights.
Runway 14/32: 4,600 ft × 100 ft, asphalt – crosswind runway used for general aviation and smaller commuter aircraft; RNAV (GPS) approach available.
General Aviation Ramp: Tie-down areas, transient parking, and access to FBO facilities; ramp lighting available for night operations.
Navigation Aids: AWOS-3 weather station, RNAV (GPS) approaches on both runways, and medium-intensity runway lighting on Runway 2/20.
Snow Removal: Snowplows and deicing equipment staged on-site to maintain runway availability in winter; contact Airport Operations for current runway status.
Noise Abatement: Departure and arrival procedures minimize overflight of residential areas; pilots encouraged to use continuous descent approaches to reduce noise.

DART First State Bus: Route 97X connects ILG to downtown Wilmington, Christiana Mall, and Newark—check schedules at dartfirststate.com.
Shuttle Services:
- Wilmington Airport Shuttle offers shared-ride service to downtown Wilmington, Newark, and local hotels—reserve in advance.
- Hotel courtesy shuttles available from select downtown and Christiana area hotels—arrange with your hotel directly.
Taxi & Rideshare: Taxi stand curbside on the arrivals level. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickups at designated zone near the terminal entrance—follow signage.
Rental Cars: On-site rental car counters for Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Alamo inside the terminal; vehicles parked in the adjacent rental lot.
Parking:
- Short-Term Parking: Surface lot directly adjacent to the terminal curb for quick drop-off/pick-up (first 30 minutes free).
- Long-Term Parking: Surface lot a short walk from the terminal; no shuttle required.
- Oversized Vehicle Parking: Designated spaces available near the east end of the long-term lot.
- Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Free waiting area off Airport Road—monitor flight status and pick up passengers at the terminal curb when ready.
Private Car & Limousine: Prearranged pickups curbside outside the terminal—follow signage for limo zones.
Bike & Pedestrian Access: Bike racks available near the terminal entrance; sidewalks connect to Airport Road and nearby residential areas.

Wilmington Airport (New Castle Airport) is owned and operated by the Delaware River and Bay Authority.