The Wilmington International Airport

THE WI LMINGTON INTERNAT IONAL A I RPORT Boulevard, people who work at the Airport, and rental car customers.” Regarding the terminal expansion project and any of the other new buildings being planned or constructed, Wilsey says that the Airport has been very deliberate to make sure that they reflect the local Wilmington community. For example, the terrazzo floors in the terminal were designed by local artists; ditto a large sculpture that is going to be installed in the concourse’s main open space. The public art pieces capture the spirit of the coastal Cape Fear Region through permanent installations that welcome ILM’s patrons, enhance the facility, and contribute to the local cultural aesthetic. Going forward, Wilsey is optimistic about ILM’s future. “We are at about 50 percent of our normal passenger loads, right now,” she says. “For the fall season, we are flying five hubs with three airlines. It is a pretty good schedule, given all the industry has gone through. We will continue to gauge our success and look for a fourth airline and, maybe in 2021, we’ll start looking for that south Florida connection that we want for inbound tourism and the gap in our network.” That’s the Wilmington International Airport – always growing, always improving, and always looking ahead.