Wilmington and New Hanover County

Its shores are graced by palatial homes, breathtaking gardens, 18th century churches, and miles of unspoiled coastline. Over 250 years old, Wilmington has the charm of a small historic deep south town, yet is contemporary and industrial enough to impress business giants such as G.E., Corning, and DuPont.

Wilmington International Airport is the regional airport serving the people of southeastern North Carolina. It is three miles North of Wilmington on a 1500 acre site. Airlines serving the Airport are: USAir with 7 daily jet flights through their Charlotte hub and Delta Air Lines with 9 ASA commuter flights a day to the Atlanta hub.

Wilmington is a port city. Dozens of private industries and marine-related services share the Cape Fear River with the North Carolina Ports Authority. The Ports Authority complex is designated as a foreign trade zone (#66). Shippers using the North Carolina ports can find service to all parts of the world, realize significant savings on in-land transportation costs, and benefit from the cost efficient operations at the state ports. Wilmington is provided by CXS Intermodal and Norfolk Southern. CSX provides twice daily train service. Numerous truck lines serve Wilmington.