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Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

Bloomington/Normal, IllinoisElevation 871 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 8,000 ft

11/29
Dimensions
6,525 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 11107°T
Landing length (LDA)6,525 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,525 / 6,525 / 6,525 ft
VGSIVASI (V4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29287°T
Landing length (LDA)6,525 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,525 / 6,525 / 6,525 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
02/20
Dimensions
8,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0218°T
Landing length (LDA)8,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,000 / 8,000 / 8,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
RWY 20198°T
Landing length (LDA)8,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,000 / 8,000 / 8,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois. Field elevation 871 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerCARL G. OLSON
Manager phone309-663-7383
AttendedDaily, 0400L–2400L
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKBMI / BMI
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.4771, -88.9159
Distance from city3 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF124.600
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.05
PEORIA APP/DEP
A/D
135.35
ASOS
ASOS
135.35
ATIS
ATIS
124.6
CTAF
CTAF
121.65
GND
GND
108.2
KANKAKEE RDO
RDO
124.6
BLOOMINGTON TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›48 HR PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS - AMGR.
›ARPT OPS H24 - 309-834-7396.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD LNDG/TKOF ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS ON CTAF.
›SNOW REMOVAL OPS WINTER MONTHS; WHEN ATCT CLSD MNT CTAF.
›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›SE END 565 FT CONC; RMNG 5960 FT ASPH.
›PCR VALUE: 700/R/D/W/T
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 02 & 29; TDZ RWY 20; CNTLN 02/20; PAPI RWY 02; HIRL RWY 02/20 & 11/29 - CTAF. ALSF AVBL WHEN ATCT OPEN.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ALSF2 OPR AS SSALR.
›PCR VALUE: 700/R/C/W/T
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KBMI on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KBMI have a METAR?
Yes. KBMI is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KBMI have a TAF?
When KBMI issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KBMI?
KBMI sits at 871 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KBMI?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.