NEW CASTLE (KILG)
Wilmington, Delaware · New Castle County · 4 miles S of city
Airport information
FAA identifierILG
ICAO identifierKILG
Elevation79.9 ft MSL
Latitude39.67871° N
Longitude75.60663° W
Magnetic variation10W
AirspaceClass D, E (CLASS D SVC 0630-2300; OTHER TIMES CLASS E)
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Nonhub
Based aircraft129
Annual enplanements133,361
Planned development (2025–29)$10,749,000
Sectional chartWASHINGTON
ARTCCNew York Center
Flight ServiceMillville
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1943/05
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeYes
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityILG
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerBenjamin Clendaniel
Manager phone(302) 229-6315
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,012 × 150 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 01: MALSR · 19: P4L |
| 09/27 | 7,275 × 150 ft | Asphalt (fair) | 09: P4L · 27: P4L |
| 14/32 | 4,602 × 150 ft | Asphalt (fair) | 32: V4L |
ILS approaches: 01 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| ARLFT STAR | 132.425 | WILMINGTON |
| ARLFT STAR | 257.875 | WILMINGTON |
| CD/P | 119.95 | WILMINGTON |
| EMERG | 121.5 | WILMINGTON |
| GND/P | 121.7 | WILMINGTON |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| ATIS | 123.95 | WILMINGTON |
| CTAF | 126.0 | — |
| LCL/P | 126.0 | WILMINGTON |
| EMERG | 243.0 | WILMINGTON |
| GND/P | 275.8 | WILMINGTON |
| LCL/P | 352.05 | WILMINGTON |
| ARNG OPS | 46.9 | WILMINGTON |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 118.35 | WILMINGTON |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 323.1 | WILMINGTON |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 302-217-3317
Airport remarks
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- RWY 09/27 NO TGL FOR TURBO JET 2300-0700.
- TAXILANE 'G' NORTHWEST OF TWY 'H' LTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OF 79 FT OR LESS. TAXILANE 'G' SECTION BTW TWY 'H' & TWY 'G1' LTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OF 49 FT OR LESS.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD, PILOTS MUST ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS OVER CTAF BEFORE LDGS; TKOFS OR GND TRAVEL ON RYS & TWYS.
- PVT GND VEHICLES CROSS TWY A BTN TWYS A4 & C.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ANNOUNCE EMERGENCIES ON CTAF DIRECTLY TO ARFF STATION.
- MILITARY: ANG: EXPECT INCR BIRD ACT (INCL WATERFOWL) DUR BASH PHASE II (MAR-MAY & SEP-NOV). CTC CASTLE OPS FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND.
- TERMINAL APRON CLSD EXCEPT AIR CARRIER.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
Flight training near KILG
From $40.00 per hour
Tailwheel and seaplane instructor, Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania · +3 more locations
$60.00 per hour
Gold Seal and Master CFI at KOQN, KMQS, West Chester, Pennsylvania · +1 more location
$40.00 per hour
Certified flight instructor CFI (single engine) at KPHL, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · +1 more location
$120.00 per hour
CFI/CFII and Commercial Pilot, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Events near KILG
Sat, Sep 26 · 8:00 AM (Free)
Pancakes,Cars,Coffee * Airplanes
1235 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA
Pancake BreakfastEAA Meeting
Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AM (Free)
Pancakes,Cars,Coffee * Airplanes
1235 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA
Pancake BreakfastEAA Meeting
Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM (Free)
Massey Aerodrome Open Hangar Party & Fly-in (MD1)
33541 Maryland Line Rd, Massey, MD
Fly-in
Fri, Sep 25 · 5:30 PM (Free)
PAOP Lobster Night (KPTW)
3310 W Ridge Pike, Pottstown, PA 19464, Limerick, PA
Fly-in