Wilmington Airport

KILG / ILG

Wilmington, US

Last Updated
May 15, 02:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
02:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
8 kt
310°
10 SM
Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KILG 150251Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM FEW046 BKN055 OVC110 12/04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP114 T01170039 51016 PNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 80 ft
FEW 4,600 ft AGL
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,680 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,580 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,080 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Wilmington Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 11,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 8 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 5500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (80 ft)
Pressure Alt
118 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -223 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KILG 150308Z 1503/1524 30010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN050 FM151300 33012G22KT P6SM BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
13:00Z FM151300
+10h
VFR 330° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 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 7,012 ft 150 ft ASP
4.6 kt 6.6 kt
55° angle
09/27 7,181 ft 150 ft ASP 77°
4.8 kt 6.4 kt
127° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
4,603 ft 150 ft ASP 131°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KILG

6,772 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.1%
MVFR
13.2%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
4.5%

Wilmington Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 10.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.8%
NE
9.1%
E
6.3%
SE
5.1%
S
13.8%
SW
8.8%
W
15.2%
NW
18.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.1°C
Range: -15°C to 32°C
-15°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

May November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 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 6,772 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.