Wilmington Airport

KILG / ILG

Wilmington, US

Last Updated
Apr 21, 18:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
18:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
8 kt
200°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KILG 211851Z 20008KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP258 T01281061 PNO

Weather Briefing

VFR

Wilmington Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 8 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of -6°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1023 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (80 ft)
Pressure Alt
-303 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -524 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KILG 211720Z 2118/2218 21009KT P6SM FEW250 FM212200 18009KT P6SM SCT100 FM220400 17010KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 FM221100 19008KT P6SM -SHRA BKN060 FM221600 23007KT P6SM BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
22:00Z FM212200
+3h
VFR 180° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
04:00Z FM220400
+9h
VFR 170° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

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: 19
7,012 ft 150 ft ASP
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
09/27 7,181 ft 150 ft ASP 77°
4.4 kt 6.7 kt
123° angle
14/32 4,603 ft 150 ft ASP 131°
2.9 kt 7.5 kt
69° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KILG

6,130 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.1%
MVFR
13.3%
IFR
7.7%
LIFR
4.9%

Wilmington Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 11.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
12%
NE
9.2%
E
6.3%
SE
4.7%
S
13.2%
SW
8.4%
W
15.9%
NW
18.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.5°C
Range: -15°C to 32°C
-15°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

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: 5.5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 6,130 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.