Wilmington International Airport (KILM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Wilmington International Airport in Wilmington, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Wilmington International Airport (KILM) is a regional airport serving Wilmington, NC at 32 ft. KILM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 17, 24, 35) — longest 8,016 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KILM in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind variable at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 5,000 ft, temperature 32°C (90°F), altimeter 29.71 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KILM 291953Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW050 32/20 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP062 T03220200
What changed at KILM?
Since the 1853Z (2:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction is now variable.
- Wind speed down from 8 to 3 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KILM
KILM is currently VFR with variable winds at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,350 ft (field elevation 32 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KILM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 3 kt — light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 8,016 ft | CON | — | — |
| 17 | 7,754 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 24 | 8,016 ft | CON | — | — |
| 35 | 7,754 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KILM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Wilmington International Airport in Wilmington, NC: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KILM is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KILM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ILM UA /OV ILM185060/TM 1634/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS LGT CHOP
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM185060Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1634Reported at 16:34 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV ILM190100/TM 1600/FL360/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM190100Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1600Reported at 16:00 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV ILM190082/TM 1410/FL450/TP CL35/TB NEG
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM190082Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1410Reported at 14:10 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KILM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KILM reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,800 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 64%
- 17
- 20%
- 06
- 9%
- 35
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1726Z (1:26 PM EDT)
TAF KILM 291726Z 2918/3018 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KILM
- IATA
- ILM
- FAA LID
- ILM
- City
- Wilmington
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 32 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.2723, -77.9051
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,016 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.975 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 4h 21m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Cape Fear Quiet Flyers 1 — Wilmington, NC · 3 mi
- Cape Fear Quiet Flyers 2 — Wilmington, NC · 4 mi
- Flying G RC LLC - River Ridge Field — Rocky Point, NC · 14 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KILM reported VFR conditions during about 84.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 275 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.5 kt, calm 16.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.7 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 79.1 | 10.3 | 6.3 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 83.9 | 8.7 | 5.3 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 86.6 | 9.0 | 3.2 | 1.2 |
| May | 85.3 | 9.9 | 3.5 | 1.2 |
| Jun | 89.5 | 7.6 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 90.5 | 7.0 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 87.3 | 8.3 | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| Sep | 83.2 | 10.5 | 4.4 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 83.3 | 10.4 | 4.3 | 1.9 |
| Nov | 83.6 | 8.9 | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 79.9 | 9.7 | 5.6 | 4.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 7.7 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 7.1 kt |
| Jun | 6.4 kt |
| Jul | 6.1 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 5.9 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 6.2 kt |
| Dec | 6.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KILM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Wilmington International Airport in Wilmington, NC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KILM weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KILM?+
KILM has 4 runways — 06, 17, 24, 35; the longest is 8,016 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KILM report its own weather?+
Yes — Wilmington International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KILM have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KILM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KILM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KILM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KILM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Wilmington International Airport (KILM) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Wilmington International Airport (KILM)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Wilmington International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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