Central Illinois Regional Airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is a medium airport serving Bloomington/Normal in the United States, offering a practical gateway for visitors heading to the Twin Cities area and the surrounding part of central Illinois. Identified by the codes BMI and KBMI, the airport sits at an elevation of 871 feet (265 m), a detail that matters more to flight operations than most passengers, but it helps explain its role as a straightforward regional airfield rather than a major hub. For travellers, the main appeal is simplicity: it is close to the communities it serves, easier to navigate than a large metropolitan airport, and well suited to business trips, university visits, and short leisure stays.
About Central Illinois Regional Airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is a medium airport serving Bloomington/Normal in the United States, offering a practical gateway for visitors heading to the Twin Cities area and the surrounding part of central Illinois. Identified by the codes BMI and KBMI, the airport sits at an elevation of 871 feet (265 m), a detail that matters more to flight operations than most passengers, but it helps explain its role as a straightforward regional airfield rather than a major hub. For travellers, the main appeal is simplicity: it is close to the communities it serves, easier to navigate than a large metropolitan airport, and well suited to business trips, university visits, and short leisure stays.
Overview
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is a medium airport serving Bloomington/Normal in the United States, offering a practical gateway for visitors heading to the Twin Cities area and the surrounding part of central Illinois. Identified by the codes BMI and KBMI, the airport sits at an elevation of 871 feet (265 m), a detail that matters more to flight operations than most passengers, but it helps explain its role as a straightforward regional airfield rather than a major hub. For travellers, the main appeal is simplicity: it is close to the communities it serves, easier to navigate than a large metropolitan airport, and well suited to business trips, university visits, and short leisure stays.
Airfield facts
- Airport codes: BMI (IATA) and KBMI (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport serving Bloomington/Normal
- Main runway: 02/20, 8,000 feet, concrete, and lighted
- Secondary runway: 11/29, 6,525 feet, paved, and lighted
What travellers should know
For trip planning, the airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, so arrival times, hotel check-ins, and onward ground transport will all follow Central Time. The two lighted runways support operations in a range of conditions and help keep the airport functional for scheduled and general aviation traffic. From a passenger perspective, BMI is best approached as a convenient local airport: arrive with enough time for normal pre-flight procedures, but expect a more manageable experience than at a major hub. That balance of regional accessibility and straightforward navigation makes it a useful choice for travellers whose destination is Bloomington-Normal rather than Chicago or another larger gateway.
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FAQ
Central Illinois Regional Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Central Illinois Regional Airport is located in Bloomington, United States (North America), at coordinates 40.480°, -88.910°.
- Its IATA code is BMI and its ICAO code is KBMI.
- Central Illinois Regional Airport serves Bloomington, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Central Illinois Regional Airport operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Central Illinois Regional Airport sits at latitude 40.480° and longitude -88.910°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BMI. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BMI is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BMI on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 3201 Cira Drive, Bloomington, Illinois, 61704, United States, the phone number is +1 309-663-7383, the official website is http://cira.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.