Wilmington, North Carolina

Private charter · Wilmington, NC

Private charter to & from Wilmington

Fly private to Wilmington for a historic riverfront, beach towns minutes away, film production and the Cape Fear coast

  • ILM
  • KSUT

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Wilmington grew up as North Carolina’s port city on the Cape Fear River, and its riverfront historic district, with antebellum homes and brick warehouses, is one of the largest in the state. Today the Port of Wilmington, the University of North Carolina Wilmington, healthcare and a growing pharmaceutical and research sector drive the economy. The city is also one of the busiest film and television production centers on the East Coast; shows such as “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill” were shot here, and crews still come and go year-round.

From Raleigh the drive down I-40 takes around two hours, and from Charlotte it is closer to four, much of it on two-lane roads. Flying private into Wilmington International, a few miles from downtown, lets you go from the airport to the beach in about 20 minutes. Wrightsville, Carolina and Kure beaches each have their own personality, from surf breaks to family boardwalks, and the area is popular for second homes. Boaters explore the Intracoastal Waterway, anglers head offshore, and history lovers tour the Battleship North Carolina and Fort Fisher.

Airports

Charter to and from Wilmington airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Wilmington, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • ILM

    Commercial airport

    Wilmington International Airport

    Wilmington · KILM

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    8,016 ft

  • KSUT

    Regional airport

    Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport

    Southport

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,505 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Wilmington

When to go. Spring and fall are Wilmington’s most pleasant seasons, with warm days and lighter crowds at the beaches. The North Carolina Azalea Festival in early April brings garden tours, concerts and a parade through downtown. Summer is peak beach season, hot and humid, with busy weekends on the island roads. Hurricane season runs from June through November, so keep plans flexible in late summer and early fall. Winters are mild and quiet.

  1. 01

    Battleship North Carolina

    Moored across the river from downtown, this World War II battleship serves as a memorial and museum, with self-guided tours through its decks, gun turrets and engine rooms.

  2. 02

    Wilmington Riverwalk

    The boardwalk along the Cape Fear River connects restaurants, shops and boat tours with the historic district’s cobblestone streets and restored nineteenth-century homes.

  3. 03

    Wrightsville Beach

    Just east of the city, this beach town is known for surfing, paddleboarding, sailing and a waterfront restaurant scene, along with a popular loop for walking and running.

  4. 04

    Airlie Gardens

    These historic gardens near Wrightsville Beach feature formal plantings, lakes, a sculpture garden and a centuries-old live oak, and are especially striking when the azaleas bloom.

  5. 05

    Fort Fisher State Historic Site

    On the southern tip of Pleasure Island, the remains of a Confederate earthwork fort tell the story of one of the largest land-sea battles of the Civil War.

  6. 06

    Carolina Beach and Kure Beach

    These neighboring beach towns south of Wilmington offer a classic boardwalk, a fishing pier and Carolina Beach State Park, home to the native Venus flytrap.

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Flying private in Wilmington

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Wilmington?

Littlebird flies in and out of Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport (KSUT). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Wilmington?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Wilmington?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Wilmington?

Popular trips include Charleston (about 55 min), Charlotte (about 1 hr 5 min), Richmond (about 1 hr 20 min), and Atlanta (about 2 hr 10 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Wilmington, NC safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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