Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is a medium-sized airport serving Bloomington/Normal, United States. Its IATA code is BMI and its ICAO code is KBMI. The airport lies at an elevation of 871 ft (265 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 8,000 ft (2,438 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BMI
- ICAO code
- KBMI
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 871 ft (265 m)
- Coordinates
- 40.4771, -88.9159
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,000 ft · 2,438 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 11/29 | 6,525 ft · 1,989 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PIA General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport | Peoria, United States | 69 km · 43 mi |
| DEC Decatur Airport | Decatur, United States | 72 km · 45 mi |
| CMI University of Illinois Willard Airport | Savoy, United States | 73 km · 45 mi |
| SPI Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport | Springfield, United States | 96 km · 60 mi |
| LAF Purdue University Airport | West Lafayette, United States | 167 km · 104 mi |
| MLI Quad City International Airport | Moline, United States | 172 km · 107 mi |
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | Chicago, United States | 175 km · 109 mi |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | Gary, United States | 179 km · 111 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BMI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 858 | 533 | 463 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,277 | 794 | 690 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,532 | 1,573 | 1,367 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,697 | 1,676 | 1,456 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,519 | 4,051 | 3,520 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,838 | 4,249 | 3,692 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,148 | 4,442 | 3,860 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,352 | 5,190 | 4,510 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,965 | 5,570 | 4,841 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,205 | 6,341 | 5,510 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,693 | 6,644 | 5,774 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,827 | 7,349 | 6,386 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,204 | 7,583 | 6,590 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,089 | 8,755 | 7,608 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,747 | 9,163 | 7,962 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,183 | 9,434 | 8,198 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | PEORIA APP/DEP | 118.050 |
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.350 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 135.350 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 124.600 |
| GND | GND | 121.650 |
| RDO | KANKAKEE RDO | 108.200 |
| TWR | BLOOMINGTON TWR | 124.600 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
External links come from the source dataset and are not independently verified by FlyingWorld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?
The IATA code of Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is BMI and its ICAO code is KBMI.
Where is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal located?
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois, United States, at 40.4771, -88.9159.
What time zone is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal in?
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 8,000 ft (2,438 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA), about 69 km (43 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.