Hurricane Dorian shuts down flights at ILM starting tonight

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Commercial flights at Wilmington International Airport will be grounded starting Wednesday night as Hurricane Dorian is set to bring strong winds and flooding rain to the area soon.

According to the airport, ILM will close to commercial flights at 9 p.m.

The airport plans to re-open for commercial flights on Friday in the morning. An exact time has not been announced.

ILM says there will be no commercial flights (American, Delta, United) to/from ILM after 9 p.m. Wednesday or on Thursday. Friday flight schedules will be determined by the airlines.

You are advised not to call the airport facility for flight status. Call the airlines directly.