Closest Airport to Wilmington NC

Closest Airport: Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

Total Distance:

The distance from Wilmington International Airport to downtown Wilmington is about 5 miles (8 kilometers).

Travel Time:

It takes approximately 10-15 minutes to drive from the airport to downtown Wilmington, depending on traffic.

Route Guide:

• When leaving the airport, take the Airport Blvd. exit and head east.
• Merge onto Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy and continue for about 4 miles.
• Take exit 10B toward US-421 North and continue for about 1 mile.
• Take the Market Street exit and continue straight onto North Third Street.
• This will take you directly into downtown Wilmington.

Note: Depending on your final destination in Wilmington, there may be closer regional airports or alternate routes to consider.