Private charter · Wilmington, NC
Private jet 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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Fly private in Wilmington
Wilmington, without the hub.
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- Airports
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- Passengers
- 448
- Direct routes
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. Bluebird flies to and from these airports in and around Wilmington. You board at a private terminal (FBO), with no airline security lines, and the price is for the whole aircraft.
ILM
Commercial airportWilmington International Airport
Wilmington · KILM
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,016 ft
KSUT
Regional airportCape 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Questions
Flying private in Wilmington
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Wilmington?
Bluebird 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; you board at a private terminal (FBO), so there are no airline security lines and you can arrive shortly before departure.
How do I book a private charter from Wilmington?
Enter your departure airport, destination, date and number of passengers above. You'll see a price for the whole aircraft, with taxes and fees included. Book our Learjet 60 online, or request a quote for a different size of aircraft and our team sends you a firm price.
How many passengers can fly on a charter from Wilmington?
Up to 1 passenger, depending on the aircraft. For a larger group, we source a larger aircraft. You pay one price for the whole aircraft, not per seat.
What are popular private flights from Wilmington?
Popular trips include Charleston (about ), Charlotte (about ), Richmond (about ), and Washington (about ). Enter any route above to see a price.
Is private charter in Wilmington, NC safe?
Bluebird has flown charter under FAA Part 135 since 1985. Our Learjet 60s fly under our own Part 135 certificate, with two pilots on every flight. When we source an aircraft from another vetted Part 135 operator, the operating carrier named on your quote holds operational control.
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