KILG
Airport
 New Castle
Wilmington, Delaware

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 02/20/2025 - 4/17/2025

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:ILG / KILG (India-Lima-Golf)
Lat/Lng:39.6787097222, -75.606635
39-40-43.3550N, 075-36-23.8860W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 03/18/2022
Elevation:79 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 03/18/2022
Magnetic Variation:10W,(1980), [-12W (2025)]
Sectional:WASHINGTON
From City:4nm S of Wilmington

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:05/1943
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 0630-2300 (local)
Type:ATCT
Hours:16
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:D,E,Class D Svc 0630-2300; Other Times Class E
ARTCC:New York(ZNY)Washington Center(ZDC)
FSS:Millville FSS(MIV)
NOTAMs and Weather:ILGNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Lights:When Tower Closed Activate MALSR Runway 01; REIL Runway 09, 27 & 19; PAPI Runway 09 & 27; HIRL Runway 01/19 & 09/27; MIRL Runway 14/32 - CTAF.
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:yes
Landing Fee for All Aircraft Over 7500 Lbs Except Federal Govt; Military.
ARFF:I B S 05/1973

Communications

CTAF:126.000
UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 302-217-3317 123.95
ATIS:123.95
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Wilmington Tower'
126.0,352.05
Ground:
Contact 'Wilmington Ground'
275.8,121.7
Clearance:
119.95
Approach:
Contact 'PHILADELPHIA' Approach
118.35,323.1
Departure:
Contact 'PHILADELPHIA' Departure
118.35,323.1
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
Other:--ARNG OPS 46.9FM
Master Airport:PHL (PHILADELPHIA INTL)
Tower Remarks:Clearance Delivery Philadelphia Approach Tf 800-354-9884.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Bulk Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Transient Storage:Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:Air Ambulance, Avionics, Cargo handling, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:Delaware River & Bay Authority
Leasee. Property Owned by New Castle County 87 Reads Way New Castle, De 19720. Tel 302-395-5990.
151 N. Dupont Highway
New Castle, De 19720-0071
(302) 571-6445
Manager:Benjamin Clendaniel
151 N. Dupont Highway
New Castle, De 19720-0071
(302) 229-6315

Runways

Runways:01/19
09/27
14/32

Runway 01/19

Length:7012 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 03/18/2022
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 441/F/B/X/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1056,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 01 End 19
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):7012 feet7012 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):7012 feet7012 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):7012 feet7012 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):7012 feet7012 feet
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO):4050 feet5750 feet
LAHSO Intersecting Runway:09/2714/32
True Alignment:005,(353 Magnetic)185,(173 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS 
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device: EMAS
Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) 303 ft in Length by 170 ft in Width Located at Der 19.
Elevation at End:74.9' MSL61.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:75.6' MSL70.8' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 55' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:TouchdownRollout
Approach Lights:MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights 
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes
Objects:RoadTrees
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayOther than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope:37:114:1
Object Height:8' AGL72' AGL
Object Distance:500' Along centerline
0B'		1240' Along centerline
500' Left of centerline

Runway 09/27

Length:7275 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 03/18/2022
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 632/F/B/X/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 524,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1034,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 09 End 27
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):7275 feet7275 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):7275 feet7275 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):7000 feet7000 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):7000 feet7000 feet
True Alignment:078,(066 Magnetic)258,(246 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:79.8' MSL71.3' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:79.9' MSL71.5' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:61' AGL54' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):YesYes
Objects:TreesTrees
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mileOther than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope:18:112:1
Object Height:49' AGL64' AGL
Object Distance:1125' Along centerline
600' Left of centerline		1000' Along centerline
75B'

Runway 14/32

Length:4602 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 03/18/2022
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 400/F/B/X/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 111,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 181,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 328,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 763,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:Med Intensity
Runway 14/32 Non-Standard Military Assault Landing Zone (Alz) Lighting.
End 14 End 32
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):4602 feet4602 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):4602 feet4602 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):4602 feet4602 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):4602 feet4602 feet
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO):4450 feet3600 feet
LAHSO Intersecting Runway: 09/27
LAHSO Description:RWY 01/19 
True Alignment:131,(119 Magnetic)311,(299 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Basic,Good ConditionBasic,Good Condition
Elevation at End:75.2' MSL74.2' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:76.0' MSL75.6' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 28' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-Box VASI on left side of runway
Objects:Trees 
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a visual approachOther than utility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:12:150:1
Object Height:43' AGL 
Object Distance:720' Along centerline
200' Left of centerline		 

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

•Runway 14/32 Closed to Scheduled Air Carrier Operations with More than 9 Pax Seats and Non Scheduled Air Carrier Operations with More than 30 Pax Seats Except for Taxi
•Birds on & in Vicinity of Airport.
•Runway 09/27 No Tgl for Turbo Jet 2300-0700.
•Taxilane 'G' Northwest of Taxiway 'H' Limited to Aircraft with Wingspan of 79 ft or Less. Taxilane 'G' Section Between Taxiway 'H' & Taxiway 'G1' Limited to Aircraft with Wingspan of 49 ft or Less.
•When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed, Pilots Must Announce Intentions Over CTAF Before Ldgs; Tkofs or Ground Travel on Runways & Taxiways.
•Pvt Ground Vehicles Cross Taxiway a Between Taxiways A4 & C.
•When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed Announce Emergencies on CTAF Directly to ARFF Station.
•Military: ANG: Expect Increase Bird Act (Incl Waterfowl) During Bash Phase II (Mar-may & Sep-Nov). Contact Castle Operations for Current Bird Watch Condition.
•Terminal Apron Closed Except Air Carrier.
•Arng - Operating 1200-2130Z++ Weekend (Open Addn Hour for Scheduled Training), Closed Sat, Sun and Holiday. Prior Permission only DSN 440-7205, C302-326-7205. Limited Tran Maintenance, Service, Prk. Contact Griffin Operations 46.90 10 Min out.
•for Cd When Air Traffic Control Tower is Closed Contact Phl Approach at (800) 354-9884.
•Trml Apron Fence Line 118 ft E of Taxiway a Centerline.
•Runway 01 5000 ft Dist Rmng Sign Misg.
•Runway 27 5000 ft Dist Rmng Sign Misg.
•Runway 09 2000 ft Dist Rmng Sign Misg.

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