Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)

Central Illinois at a Glance

Central Illinois Regional Airport (KBMI/BMI) is a towered, full-service commercial and general-aviation field about three miles east of downtown Bloomington, IL, owned by the Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority. It operates two runways — concrete Runway 2/20 at 8,000 feet and asphalt/concrete Runway 11/29 at 6,525 feet — with an ILS and RNAV (GPS) approaches at 871 ft elevation. Synergy Flight Center is the on-field FBO handling business jets, fuel, and charter. There are no published weight, noise, or slot restrictions.

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Central Illinois Regional Airport, 3201 Cira Dr, Bloomington, IL 61705

Airport Specifications

Airport Identity
Airport Name	Central Illinois Regional Airport
ICAO Code	KBMI
IATA Code	BMI
FAA Identifier	BMI
Address	3201 Cira Dr, Bloomington, IL 61705
Elevation	871 ft MSL
Coordinates	40.4772° N, 88.9159° W
Owner / Operator	Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority
Phone	+1-309-663-7383
FAA Data	AirNav BMI

Operations & Facilities
Runways	02/20: 8,000 ft (Concrete) 11/29: 6,500 ft (Asphalt)
FBOs	BMI Aviation / Central IL Air Center
Customs	Yes
Fuel	Jet-A, 100LL
Hours	24/7
Approaches	ILS Cat I, RNAV, VOR, Visual
Tower / Freq	118.1
Weight Limit	None published
Annual Operations	40,000+

Runways & Approaches

Central Illinois Regional Airport operates two paved runways. The primary, Runway 2/20, is 8,000 feet of concrete and serves all scheduled airline and business-jet traffic. The crosswind runway, 11/29, adds 6,525 feet of asphalt/concrete, giving operators strong wind flexibility on gusty Central Illinois days. Field elevation is 871 feet MSL, so density-altitude effects stay modest even on warm afternoons.

With 8,000 feet of primary runway, precision ILS guidance plus RNAV (GPS), VOR, and visual approaches, and a staffed control tower, KBMI comfortably accommodates the full range of business aircraft — from light jets through super-midsize and heavy jets such as the Gulfstream G650 and Bombardier Global 7500 at typical operating weights. The long runway provides ample margin for hot-day and high-gross-weight departures.

FBOs & Ground Services

Full-service fixed-base operators handle private traffic here, offering Jet-A, hangarage, customs coordination, and concierge ground transportation. Arrange handling in advance for peak-season and after-hours arrivals.

Synergy Flight Center

The full-service FBO on the field, offering Jet-A and 100LL fueling, transient ramp and hangar handling, concierge and passenger services, on-demand charter, aircraft maintenance, management, and flight training. Synergy is the successor operation after longtime FBO Image Air closed in 2020.

Charter a Jet from Central Illinois Regional Airport

Charter from Central Illinois Regional Airport (KBMI) connects the region to destinations nationwide. The Jet Finder matches the right aircraft to your mission and BMI's runway parameters — with direct Part 135 operator access and no markup.

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The Jet Finder coordinates charter flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport. Tell us your destination, dates, and passenger count. We source aircraft from FAA Part 135 operators matched to KBMI's runway and facilities.

Aircraft Registered in BLOOMINGTON (49)

49 aircraft are registered to owners in BLOOMINGTON, IL according to the FAA Aircraft Registry. Showing 20 of 49. Track live flights from BMI →

N102GM

MUELLER GEORGE C MUELLER ONEX · 2020

N111SR

CESSNA 182R · 1981

N151MP

LANGLEY MARK S CHRISTAVIA MK II

N1605A

ANDERSON DARIN D VANS RV-9A · 2015

N1791N

CESSNA 120 · 1946

N181WG

PIPER PA-28-181 · 1984

N2199Y

PIPER J3C-65 · 1956

N226KM

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20 · 2020

N247MP

CESSNA 560XL · 2003

N2653P

PIPER PA-22-150 · 1955

N283CP

EMBRAER EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFT INC EMB-505 · 2025

N2864C

CESSNA 170B · 1954

N2937R

PIPER PA-28-161 · 1979

N301ZN

DJI AGRAS T50

N3109C

BEECH A36 · 1987

N313AC

PIPER PA-28-161 · 1977

N31NM

MOONEY M20J · 1982

N3380N

PIPER J3C-65 · 1946

N3400V

CESSNA 150M · 1974

N3998V

CESSNA 170

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Fuel Prices & Landing Fees

FBO	Jet-A Price	Notes
BMI Aviation	$5.50–$7.00/gal	Central IL
Central IL Air Center	$5.50–$7.00/gal	Corporate

Aircraft Category	Estimated Fee
Light Jet	$15–$40
Midsize Jet	$40–$80
Super-Mid Jet	$80–$125
Heavy Jet	$125–$200

Private Aviation Briefing — History, Operations & Planning

Airport Overview & History

Central Illinois Regional Airport (KBMI), originally established in 1946, serves the Bloomington-Normal metro area from a site about three miles east of downtown Bloomington in McLean County. The current passenger terminal opened in 2001, replacing a 1964 facility. The airport is owned and operated by the Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority and blends scheduled airline service with a healthy general-aviation and business-jet community.

Runway Capability

KBMI is a genuine jet field. Concrete Runway 2/20 stretches 8,000 feet, long enough for heavy and ultra-long-range business jets at typical charter weights, while asphalt/concrete Runway 11/29 adds 6,525 feet for crosswind relief. An ILS, RNAV (GPS), and VOR approaches keep the field usable in low weather, and the 871-foot elevation keeps density altitude well within normal performance parameters.

FBO & Ground Services

Synergy Flight Center is the on-airport FBO, handling private and charter arrivals with Jet-A fueling, ramp and hangar services, passenger concierge, maintenance, and aircraft management. It is the active successor after Image Air, the airport's longtime FBO, closed in 2020 following 46 years in operation. Pre-arrival coordination is recommended for hangar space and specialized handling.

Charter Considerations

KBMI's 8,000-foot runway and full instrument approaches mean aircraft selection is rarely runway-limited — light jets through heavy jets are all viable. For one-way trips, The Jet Finder looks for aircraft repositioning through the Bloomington corridor to trim empty-leg costs; round-trips from BMI avoid repositioning premiums entirely. Direct charter from BMI eliminates the connection through Chicago O'Hare or Midway for time-sensitive travel.

Safety & Planning

BMI is a towered airport with published terminal procedures, and The Jet Finder sources only FAA Part 135 certified operators whose crews meet federal duty, rest, and recurrency standards. Operator certifications, audit history, and insurance are verified before any aircraft is presented. Winter frontal passages can briefly push ceilings to IFR minimums, so instrument capability supports reliable scheduling.

Regional Context

Bloomington-Normal is home to State Farm's corporate headquarters, Illinois State University, and Illinois Wesleyan University, generating steady corporate and collegiate travel demand. Positioned in Central Illinois along major airways, BMI offers a faster, less congested alternative to Chicago's O'Hare and Midway for travelers headed into the region, with scheduled airline service from Allegiant, American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express alongside private traffic.

Nearby Airports

Airports within 150 nautical miles of Central Illinois Regional Airport. Useful for alternate planning, repositioning, or comparing FBO options.

Logan County Airport

KAAA · 27 NM from KBMI

Pontiac Municipal Airport

KPNT · 30 NM from KBMI

Schertz Field

9IS2 · 30 NM from KBMI

Pekin Municipal Airport

KC15 · 35 NM from KBMI

Frequently Asked Questions

Central Illinois Regional Airport is designated KBMI in the FAA system. Pilots and dispatchers use this code for flight planning, weather briefings, and NOTAMs associated with the airport.

Central Illinois Regional Airport is situated in Bloomington, IL, at coordinates 40.4772° N, 88.9159° W. Field elevation is 871 feet above mean sea level.

Central Illinois Regional Airport operates two runways. Runway 2/20, the primary, is 8,000 feet of concrete; Runway 11/29 is 6,525 feet of asphalt/concrete. Aircraft performance planning should account for the 871-foot field elevation.

Yes. With an 8,000-foot primary runway, an ILS, and a control tower, KBMI handles the full range of business jets — light jets through super-midsize and heavy jets such as the Gulfstream G650 and Global 7500 at typical operating weights. Final aircraft selection still depends on payload, runway conditions, and temperature.

Yes. Synergy Flight Center is the on-field FBO, providing Jet-A and 100LL fuel, ramp and hangar handling, passenger concierge, charter, maintenance, and aircraft management. It succeeded Image Air, the airport's longtime FBO, which closed in 2020. Pre-arrival coordination is recommended for hangar space and special requests.

Field elevation at KBMI: 871 feet above mean sea level. This figure appears in the Airport/Facility Directory and should be used for all performance computations at Central Illinois Regional Airport.

Yes. KBMI is served by an ILS to the primary runway plus RNAV (GPS), VOR, and visual approaches, supporting reliable operations in low-visibility and low-ceiling conditions. Always reference current FAA Terminal Procedures for published minimums.

Contact The Jet Finder for charter availability from Central Illinois Regional Airport (KBMI). Provide your destination, travel dates, and passenger count. We source aircraft from FAA Part 135 operators matched to KBMI's runway and facilities.

KBMI accommodates everything from pistons and turboprops to light, midsize, super-midsize, and heavy jets, thanks to its 8,000-foot primary runway and full instrument approaches. Scheduled airliners (regional jets and A320-family aircraft) also operate here daily.

Yes. KBMI has a staffed FAA control tower. The tower's closure was proposed during the 2013 federal sequester, but the FAA reversed that decision and the tower remains in operation.

Jet-A and 100LL are available at KBMI through Synergy Flight Center, the on-field FBO. Contact Synergy directly for current pricing, full-serve and self-serve options, and fuel-uplift incentives.

International flights require CBP clearance, which must be arranged in advance at KBMI rather than assumed on demand. For complex international itineraries, a nearby designated port of entry such as Chicago may streamline customs — contact The Jet Finder for routing and clearance advice.

Weather at Central Illinois Regional Airport varies seasonally. For current METAR and TAF reports, check aviationweather.gov using identifier KBMI. IL weather patterns can include seasonal precipitation, fog, and convective activity.

KBMI sits about three miles east of downtown Bloomington, a short drive of roughly 10 minutes. Synergy Flight Center can arrange ground transportation or rental cars for arriving passengers.

Transient aircraft parking at KBMI is available through the on-field operator. Central Illinois Regional Airport typically provides tiedown space on the ramp. Hangar availability and rates vary — inquire before arrival.

To price a charter flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport (KBMI), contact The Jet Finder with your route, dates, and number of passengers. We provide all-inclusive quotes with no hidden fees. Direct operator access.

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