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Wilmington Airpark

Wilmington, United States

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Wilmington Airpark

Wilmington, United States
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1077 ft
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Major cargo hub serving southwestern Ohio's aviation needs.

Opened
1944
Location
Wilmington, United States
Wilmington Airpark (IATA: ILN, ICAO: KILN) is a public airport located in Wilmington, Ohio, United States, situated in Clinton County approximately 45 miles east of Cincinnati and 65 miles southwest of Columbus. The airport sits at an elevation of about 1,077 feet above mean sea level and covers a substantial land area, featuring multiple runways capable of handling large cargo aircraft. The airport gained significant prominence as a major hub for ABX Air and DHL Express, which established a large air cargo operation there in the 2000s. The facility suffered a major economic blow in 2008 when DHL announced it would cease domestic delivery operations in the United States, leading to thousands of job losses in the Wilmington area and a dramatic reduction in cargo activity. In subsequent years, efforts were made to redevelop and diversify the airpark's operations. The facility has attracted various aviation businesses and cargo operators on a smaller scale, and the surrounding area has worked to rebuild its aviation economy following the DHL withdrawal.
Terminals
The airport has limited passenger terminal facilities, as it primarily functions as a cargo and general aviation facility rather than a commercial passenger hub.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Wilmington Airpark is primarily by personal vehicle or rental car, with limited public transportation options connecting to the surrounding region.
Airlines here
The airport historically served as a major hub for ABX Air and DHL Express cargo operations; current scheduled passenger service is minimal or nonexistent.
Notable facts
  • Served as a major DHL Express hub until DHL ceased U.S. domestic delivery operations in 2008.
  • The DHL withdrawal in 2008 caused massive job losses, devastating the local Wilmington economy.
  • The airport was originally constructed as a military facility during World War II.
  • ABX Air, a major cargo carrier, was headquartered and based at Wilmington Airpark.
  • The airpark has multiple long runways capable of accommodating large wide-body freighter aircraft.
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