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Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

IATA BMIICAO KBMILocal BMI🇺🇸 Bloomington/Normal
Coordinates
40.4771°N, 88.9159°W
Elevation
871 ft (265 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:06
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
20:58

About 14h 47m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington–Normal is a public airport in McLean County, Illinois, three miles east of Bloomington and southeast of Normal. Owned by the Bloomington–Normal Airport Authority, it is also known as Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA).

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 208,000 ft / 2,438 m150 ftConLightedOpen
11 / 296,525 ft / 1,989 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
03 / 213,723 ft / 1,135 m100 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DPEORIA APP/DEP118.050 MHz
ASOSASOS135.350 MHz
ATISATIS135.350 MHz
CTAFCTAF124.600 MHz
GNDGND121.650 MHz
RDOKANKAKEE RDO108.200 MHz
TWRBLOOMINGTON TWR124.600 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (8)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL CLASS DClass DControlledGND3400 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WJBC-AM (Bloomington)400 ft856 ft
Obstacle856 ft
Obstacle866 ft
Obstacle853 ft
Obstacle886 ft
Obstacle846 ft
Obstacle863 ft
Obstacle869 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?

The ICAO code for Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is KBMI, and its IATA code is BMI.

Where is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal located?

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is medium airport located in Bloomington/Normal, United States, at an elevation of 871 ft (265 m).

How many runways does Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal have?

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal has 3 runways, the longest being 8,000 ft / 2,438 m.

Which airlines fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?

Airlines historically serving Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal include Air France, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?

Historical data lists 8 nonstop destinations from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal in?

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is approximately 3.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?

The nearest airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is Cottonwood Airport (IL57), about 5.8 nm to the sw, followed by Kieser Field and P.J. Killian Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.