Central Il Regional / Bloomington-Normal (KBMI), Illinois
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (KBMI) is a towered, tier-1 public airport serving the Bloomington-Normal metro area, located roughly 98 nautical miles from that metro center. The field handles both 100LL and Jet A fuel, supports business aviation with two substantial paved runways up to 8,000 feet, and logged 3,795 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data alongside 10,589 total annual operations.
Runways
Central Il Regional / Bloomington-Normal has two paved runways. The longest, 02/20, is 8,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Central Il Regional / Bloomington-Normal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Central Il Regional / Bloomington-Normal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is General Downing - Peoria International (KPIA), 37 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Central Il Regional / Bloomington-Normal recorded 3,795 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and October. Business aviation traffic at KBMI concentrates in the summer and fall months, peaking in July and October, according to 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 407 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Central Il Regional / Bloomington-Normal has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
MALSR approach lighting is active on runways 02 and 29. A touchdown zone light system serves runway 20, with centerline lighting on runway 02/20. A PAPI is installed on runway 02, and high-intensity runway lighting covers both runway 02/20 and runway 11/29, controllable via CTAF. The ALSF lighting system is available only when the control tower is open.
The southeast end of the runway consists of 565 feet of concrete, with the remaining 5,960 feet in asphalt.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 700/R/D/W/T
PCR VALUE: 700/R/C/W/T
Snow removal operations occur during winter months; when the control tower is closed, coordinate via CTAF.
When the control tower is closed, announce landing and takeoff intentions on CTAF.
Airport operations run 24 hours a day.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Central Il Regional / Bloomington-Normal has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Logan County (KAAA), 27.09 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KBMI?
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal operates two paved runways. Runway 02/20 is the primary strip at 8,000 feet long and 150 feet wide, surfaced in concrete. Runway 11/29 measures 6,525 feet long and 150 feet wide, with an asphalt-concrete surface. Both runways support instrument operations under a control tower, and KBMI's max paved runway length of 8,000 feet accommodates most business jet traffic without restriction.
Is customs clearance available on-site at KBMI?
Central Illinois Regional Airport (KBMI) does not have customs service on-site. The nearest customs-equipped airport is Peoria (KPIA), located approximately 37.19 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance need to plan a stop there or arrange clearance through another designated port of entry. This distance should factor into routing and fuel planning for international arrivals into the Bloomington-Normal area.
What are the operating hours and lighting setup at KBMI?
KBMI airport operations run continuously, 24 hours a day, according to the facility's general remarks. Fuel attendance at Central Illinois Regional Airport follows a schedule of 0400 to 2400 local time, all days of the week. Lighting includes MALSR on runways 02 and 29, a touchdown zone light system on runway 20, centerline lighting on 02/20, a PAPI on runway 02, and high-intensity runway lighting on both runway pairs, all controllable via CTAF. The ALSF system is available only when the air traffic control tower is open.
What happens at KBMI when the tower is closed?
When the control tower at Central Illinois Regional Airport is closed, pilots must announce landing and takeoff intentions on the common traffic advisory frequency, per airport remarks. Snow removal operations during winter months are also coordinated over CTAF when the tower is not staffed. Despite tower closures, airport operations at KBMI continue on a 24-hour basis. Pilots operating during these periods should monitor CTAF closely for both traffic and snow-clearing activity.
What pavement strength data is published for KBMI runways?
Central Illinois Regional Airport publishes two PCR values for its runway pavement. One runway carries a PCR value of 700/R / D/W / T, and the other carries 700/R / C/W / T, as listed in FAA facility data. These codes describe pavement classification specific to each runway surface at KBMI. Dispatchers planning heavier aircraft operations should reference these figures directly against aircraft-specific pavement requirements rather than relying on runway length alone.