As if you needed more proof of the growth in the southeastern North Carolina. ILM continues to break new records every single year and is now one of the fastest growing airports in the country, according to a press release from ILM.
- “The official numbers are in, and ILM served 1,317,897 passengers in 2023. This figure is a new annual record, surpassing the prior record by over 21%. Throughout the year, ILM consistently broke records with eleven months of the year having the most enplanements ever recorded.”
By The Numbers. It was a big year for ILM in 2023 as the airport received new service from Sun Country airlines as well as new nonstop routes from Avelo, American, and Delta. Because of the increased number (23%) of seats allocated to ILM from the airlines ILM was the fastest growing airport in NC and the 4th fastest growing airport in the U.S.
- NOTE: The NC average of 14% and national average of 10%.
Looking Ahead. Jeff Bourk, ILM Airport Director, notes that thinks continue to look up for ILM. “This increase in seats and record numbers means more choices, more convenience, and lower fares…We’re excited to build upon this momentum as we head into 2024 and look forward to a great year ahead,”