ILM Passengers expect delays at TSA checkpoints

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – Passengers to ILM will need to arrive early for flights for the next day or so according to a social media post from airport officials.

The airport tweeted out that an X-ray machine is out-of-order at the TSA checkpoint.

Due to mechanical issues, one of TSA’s x-ray machines at the security checkpoint is out of service until tomorrow. This can affect passenger’s screening time so we are asking our passengers to arrive at least 2 hours early to ensure that everyone makes their flight.

— ILM Airport (@ILMairport) August 19, 2018

They say this will impact passengers through the evening and into tomorrow. Airport officials are asking passengers to arrive at least 2 hours early to ensure that everyone makes their flight.

The airport also tweeted an apology to customer for any inconvenience this may cause.