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Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

Bloomington/Normal, United States

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Destinations

ICAO

KBMI

Elevation

871 ft

The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

BMI

Location

Bloomington/Normal · IL · United States

Connectivity

12 routes · 8 destinations

Position

40.477°, -88.916° · 871 ft elev.

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Central Illinois' primary commercial gateway serving Bloomington-Normal.

Opened

1940

Location

Bloomington/Normal, United States

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is a public airport located in McLean County, Illinois, serving the twin cities of Bloomington and Normal. It functions as the primary commercial service airport for the central Illinois region, connecting the area to major hub airports across the United States. The airport is owned and operated by the Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority and handles both commercial passenger service and general aviation operations. Its location near State Farm headquarters and Illinois State University contributes to steady business and leisure travel demand. BMI offers nonstop service to key hub cities, allowing passengers to connect to domestic and international destinations. The airport has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years to accommodate modern regional jet aircraft and enhance the passenger experience.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal building with multiple gates serving commercial and general aviation passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services connecting the airport to Bloomington-Normal and surrounding communities.

Airlines here

Airlines serving BMI have included American Eagle, United Express, and Delta Connection, providing connections to hubs such as Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Atlanta.

Notable facts

›BMI is situated near the headquarters of State Farm Insurance, one of its major traffic generators.
›Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University are located in the metro area, supporting airport demand.
›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 871 feet above mean sea level.
›BMI has two runways capable of accommodating regional jet and some larger narrow-body aircraft.
›The airport is owned and operated by the Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority, a regional government body.

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Route map (8 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

US Airways

Routes

BMI → DFWAA · ER4

BMI → ORDAA · ER4 ERD

BMI → ATLAF · CR7 CR9

BMI → DTWDL · CRJ

BMI → ATLDL · CR9 CR7

BMI → MSPDL · CRJ

BMI → DENF9 · 319

BMI → MCOF9 · 319

BMI → SFBG4 · 320

BMI → ATLKL · CR9 CR7

BMI → ORDUS · ER4 ERD

BMI → DFWUS · ER4

Aircraft operating here

Embraer RJ1454 routes Canadair Regional Jet 7003 routes Canadair Regional Jet 9003 routes Embraer RJ1402 routes CRJ2 routes Airbus A3192 routes Airbus A3201 routes

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Encyclopaedia

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).

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