Officials give all-clear after bomb threat at Wilmington International Airport
Published on March 13, 2026.
The Wilmington International Airport (ILM) was evacuated due to a bomb threat, which was reported at 8:50 p.m. The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office responded to the threat and completed a thorough thorough investigation into the situation. The airport was evacuated as a precautionary measure. The sheriff's office confirmed that the terminal is safe for operations.
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Officials give all-clear after bomb threat at Wilmington International Airport
The Wilmington International Airport was evacuated due to a bomb threat, but operations resumed after a controlled explosion, with officials deeming it safe to proceed.