There is a well-accepted axiom that states, “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” When it comes to growth and capacity, it is important for the airport to have an ongoing, viable master plan. The 2005 Wilmington International Airport (ILM) Master Plan Revision identified specific short-term and long-term airside and landside airport projects to include airport terminal facility needs. Since then, ILM has continued to experience growth in air carrier operations, enplanements and service, adding new non-stop destinations. Despite the downturn in the economy, ILM set a record in 2010 for enplaned passengers. As ILM continues to grow, it is important that we recognize and establish an updated plan for the future. Thus, a Terminal Capacity Study is being conducted to predict ILM’s future growth and to provide a strategy for expansion.
It’s no surprise that the Wilmington area is expected to continue its growth. From 2010 to 2012, the city of Wilmington, as well as New Hanover County, experienced a population increase of 3.2 percent. This represents a greater increase (2.3 percent) than experienced by the entire state during that time frame. With this growth comes the increase in demand for air travel. ILM currently serves more than 800,000 passengers annually. As a result of current demand and future potential service, ILM is already nearing terminal capacity in the following areas:
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