FBOs at New Castle KILG ILG

Airport security

FAA Part 139 Class I certificated facility with a co-located Air National Guard base (166th Airlift Wing), providing perimeter access control and ARFF Index B fire/rescue coverage; the commercial terminal operates TSA passenger screening and the FBO ramp is access-controlled with international handling available through on-field operators.

Customs, immigration and regulatory

• Hours: CBP Wilmington, DE (Port 1103) office hours Mon–Fri 0800–1600 ET
• service hours (arrival inspection) Mon–Fri 0800–1515 ET
• after-hours and weekend coverage available via Reimbursable Services Program (RSP) through on-field FBO — weekend requests and eAPIS filing must be submitted by 1200 local on the preceding Friday
• permission to land required at least 2 hours prior to arrival Customs landing rights confirmed
• not a designated Airport of Entry
• GA international arrivals park at arrival FBO ramp where officer meets the aircraft
• pre-clearance not available

Ground corridor

Ground transport risk in the Wilmington/New Castle area is characterised by routine opportunistic property crime typical of mid-sized US urban centres, with no active civil unrest or movement restrictions affecting the airport corridor.

The airport sits approximately 4–5 miles south of Wilmington city centre along the US Route 13/40 corridor, which is a well-trafficked commercial artery considered a standard travel route with no documented high-risk designation.

Pre-arranged vehicles are the most reliable option for crew and passenger movements, particularly for early-morning or late-evening arrivals when on-demand availability from the limited transport pool at this small regional facility may be inconsistent.

No armed-conflict zone designations, comprehensive embargoes, or active movement restrictions apply to this location.

City threat summary

The United States presents a moderate and broadly stable security environment, though civil unrest activity is substantially elevated by global standards and the domestic terrorism threat from lone-actor and small-cell actors remains persistent.

The November 2026 midterm elections — covering the full House of Representatives, more than a third of Senate seats, and a significant share of governorships — are generating heightened political tension and an increased potential for election-related unrest or targeted political violence.

Heightened immigration enforcement activity in major metropolitan areas and enhanced border screening procedures have added a distinct layer of concern for international travelers.

Country overview

The United States presents a moderate and broadly stable security environment, though civil unrest activity is substantially elevated by global standards and the domestic terrorism threat from lone-actor and small-cell actors remains persistent.

The November 2026 midterm elections — covering the full House of Representatives, more than a third of Senate seats, and a significant share of governorships — are generating heightened political tension and an increased potential for election-related unrest or targeted political violence.

Heightened immigration enforcement activity in major metropolitan areas and enhanced border screening procedures have added a distinct layer of concern for international travelers.