Willard University Airport
University of Illinois Willard Airport is a medium airport serving Savoy in the United States, just south of the Champaign-Urbana area. Known by the codes CMI and KCMI, it provides a practical gateway for visitors heading to the University of Illinois, regional business destinations, and communities across central Illinois. Its elevation of 755 feet above sea level is mainly a technical detail for pilots, but for passengers the more noticeable advantage is a straightforward, less hectic airport experience than many larger hubs.
About Willard University Airport
University of Illinois Willard Airport is a medium airport serving Savoy in the United States, just south of the Champaign-Urbana area. Known by the codes CMI and KCMI, it provides a practical gateway for visitors heading to the University of Illinois, regional business destinations, and communities across central Illinois. Its elevation of 755 feet above sea level is mainly a technical detail for pilots, but for passengers the more noticeable advantage is a straightforward, less hectic airport experience than many larger hubs.
Overview
University of Illinois Willard Airport is a medium airport serving Savoy in the United States, just south of the Champaign-Urbana area. Known by the codes CMI and KCMI, it provides a practical gateway for visitors heading to the University of Illinois, regional business destinations, and communities across central Illinois. Its elevation of 755 feet above sea level is mainly a technical detail for pilots, but for passengers the more noticeable advantage is a straightforward, less hectic airport experience than many larger hubs.
Airfield facts
- Airport codes: CMI (IATA) and KCMI (ICAO)
- Time zone: America/Chicago
- Runway 04/22: 6,502 feet, concrete, lighted
- Runway 14L/32R: 8,101 feet, concrete, lighted
- Runway 14R/32L: 3,816 feet, asphalt, lighted
What this means for travelers
For travelers, Willard Airport’s layout and infrastructure suggest reliability and easy ground handling rather than sheer scale. The airport’s three lighted runways support operations in a range of conditions, and the longest runway, at 8,101 feet, gives the field solid operating flexibility for a regional airport. If you are arriving for a campus visit, a business trip, or a short stay in Savoy and nearby Champaign-Urbana, CMI is best thought of as a convenient local entry point where shorter distances and a calmer pace can make arrival and departure simpler.
Local orientation
Because the airport serves Savoy and operates on America/Chicago time, it is well aligned with the daily rhythm of central Illinois travel. That matters when planning early departures, evening arrivals, or onward connections by road. Visitors should still check flight timing carefully during seasonal weather shifts, but overall Willard Airport is most useful for travelers who value proximity to the area over the scale and complexity of a major metropolitan airport.
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FAQ
Willard University 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.
8 common questions
- Willard University Airport is located in Champaign, United States (North America), at coordinates 40.040°, -88.270°.
- Its IATA code is CMI and its ICAO code is KCMI.
- Willard University Airport serves Champaign, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Willard University 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.
- Willard University Airport sits at latitude 40.040° and longitude -88.270°. 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 CMI. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CMI is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CMI on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- 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.