Wilmington Airpark
Wilmington, United States

Wilmington Airpark
Major cargo hub serving southwestern Ohio's aviation needs.
- ›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.
Wilmington Airpark, formerly known as Clinton Field, is a public-use airport located in Wilmington, Ohio, serving Clinton County and the surrounding region. The airport gained significant prominence as a major hub for DHL Express operations before the company's 2008 pullback, which deeply impacted the local economy. Today it continues to support cargo, general aviation, and limited charter activity in southwestern Ohio.
- General Aviation Terminal — A modest facility serving private, charter, and general aviation passengers with basic amenities.
- Personal vehicle and private drop-off
- Rental cars (limited on-site availability)
- Taxi and rideshare services from Wilmington
- Local shuttle arrangements by prior request
- Holiday Inn Express Wilmington
- Baymont by Wyndham Wilmington
- Hampton Inn Wilmington
- AmeriHost Inn Wilmington
Dining options within the airpark itself are extremely limited given its cargo-focused operations. Wilmington's downtown area, roughly 10 minutes away, offers local diners, fast food chains, and small restaurants for travellers needing a meal before or after a flight.
- Confirm all flight arrangements well in advance as scheduled commercial service is not available at this airport.
- Rental car availability on-site is not guaranteed — arrange transportation ahead of your arrival.
- The airpark is primarily a cargo facility, so expect minimal passenger amenities inside.
- Wilmington's downtown is a short drive and offers more dining and lodging options than the airport vicinity.
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