Wilmington Airport

KILG / ILG

Wilmington, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
18:51Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
6 kt
40°
7 SM
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KILG 041851Z 04006KT 7SM OVC025 08/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP244 T00830050

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 80 ft
OVC 2,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,580 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (80 ft)
Pressure Alt
-243 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,064 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KILG 041720Z 0418/0518 VRB03KT 6SM BR VCSH SCT012 OVC025 TEMPO 0420/0423 5SM -SHRA BR OVC012 FM042300 05040KT 5SM BR VCSH OVC010 FM050200 VRB02KT 3SM BR OVC006 FM050900 VRB02KT 1SM -SHRA BR OVC003 FM051500 08005KT 2SM BR OVC006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:04Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Mist
20:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
23:00Z FM042300
+4h
IFR 50° 40 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist
02:00Z FM050200
+7h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ILG
01 ✈️
19
09
27
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
7,012 ft 150 ft ASP
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
09/27 7,181 ft 150 ft ASP 77°
4.8 kt 3.6 kt
37° angle
14/32 4,603 ft 150 ft ASP 131°
0.1 kt 6.0 kt
91° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KILG

4,717 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.1%
MVFR
14%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
3.2%

Wilmington Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 11.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.2%
NE
9.5%
E
4.9%
SE
3.7%
S
9.6%
SW
8.5%
W
18.3%
NW
20.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.5°C
Range: -15°C to 31°C
-15°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

November October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,717 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Wilmington Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KILG
IATA Code: ILG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 80 ft MSL

Location

City: Wilmington
Country: US
Latitude: 39.678699°
Longitude: -75.606499°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,012 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 7,181 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,603 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Wilmington Airport

Overview

Wilmington Airport (KILG) serves the Wilmington metropolitan area in Delaware, positioned at an elevation of 80 feet MSL. As a medium airport with three asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional commercial, private, and potentially military operations in the mid-Atlantic region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Wilmington Airport are predominantly favorable for flying, with VFR conditions present 77.2% of the time. The airport experiences moderate temperature variations from -12°C to 31°C, with consistent westerly winds averaging 8.2 knots. Pilots can expect optimal visual flight conditions particularly during October, November, and January.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways (01/19, 09/27, and 14/32) with substantial lengths between 4,603 and 7,181 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types and operations. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind conditions ranging from 4.9 to 5.6 knots, which contributes to predictable landing and takeoff scenarios.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions given the airport's consistent wind patterns and excellent visibility averaging 9.3 statute miles. With extremely low fog occurrence (0.7%) and infrequent low IFR conditions (2.3%), the airport generally supports reliable flight operations across its three runways.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.