Wilmington Airport

KILG / ILG

Wilmington, US

Last Updated
Mar 6, 21:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
21:51Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
8 kt
80°
10 SM
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1028 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KILG 062151Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM OVC008 07/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP280 T00670044

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 80 ft
OVC 800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
880 ft AMSL
QNH
1028 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1025 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (80 ft)
Pressure Alt
-363 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,304 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KILG 061732Z 0618/0718 06006KT P6SM BKN007 FM070100 09006KT 3SM BR BKN003 FM070600 VRB04KT 3SM BR VCSH OVC003 FM071200 VRB02KT 1SM BR OVC003 FM071500 16005KT 2SM BR OVC005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:12Z BASE
+0h
IFR 60° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
01:00Z FM070100
+3h
LIFR 90° 6 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
06:00Z FM070600
+8h
LIFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist

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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 7,012 ft 150 ft ASP
2.1 kt 7.7 kt
75° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
7,181 ft 150 ft ASP 77°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
14/32 4,603 ft 150 ft ASP 131°
5.0 kt 6.2 kt
51° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KILG

4,801 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.9%
MVFR
14.5%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
3.5%

Wilmington Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 12% 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: 12%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.2%
NE
9.9%
E
5.1%
SE
3.8%
S
9.6%
SW
8.4%
W
18%
NW
20%

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: 5.7 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,801 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.