Central Illinois Regional Airport

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Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
IATA: BMI – ICAO: KBMI – FAA: BMI
Summary
Airport type		Public
Owner		Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority
Serves		Bloomington / Normal, Illinois
Elevation AMSL		871 ft / 265 m
Coordinates		40°28′38″N 088°54′57″W / 40.47722, -88.91583
Runways
Direction	Length		Surface
Direction	ft	m	Surface
2/20	8,000	2,438	Concrete
11/29	6,525	1,989	Asphalt/Concrete
Statistics (2007)
Aircraft operations			41,980
Based aircraft			105
Source: Federal Aviation Administration^[1]

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (IATA: BMI, ICAO: KBMI, FAA LID: BMI) is a public use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) east of the central business district of the city of Bloomington and southeast of the town of Normal, in McLean County, Illinois, United States. It is owned by the Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority.^[1] It is also known as Central Illinois Regional Airport and informally known as CIRA.

1 Facilities and aircraft
2 Airlines and destinations
3 References
4 External links

[edit] Facilities and aircraft

Central Illinois Regional Airport covers an area of 1,968 acres (796 ha) at an elevation of 871 feet (265 m) above mean sea level. It has two runways: 2/20 with a 8,000 x 150 ft (2,438 x 46 m) concrete surface and 11/29 with a 6,525 x 150 ft. (1,989 x 46 m) asphalt/concrete surface.^[1]

For the 12-month period ending September 7, 2007, the airport had 41,980 aircraft operations, an average of 115 per day: 70% general aviation, 23% air taxi, 6% scheduled commercial and <1% military. At that time there were 105 aircraft based at this airport: 78% single-engine, 10% multi-engine and 12% jet.^[1]

On November 5, 2001, the airport opened a new $14 million terminal building, which was three times larger than the previous terminal. The new terminal currently has four ground level boarding gates (Gates 1-4) and five second level gates (Gates 5-9). Gates 4, 5, and 8 are equipped with jetways. Gates 6, 7, and 9 are jetway capable, but are not currently equipped. The terminal hosts two baggage carousels on the ground level. In addition, a business center open to the general public, conference rooms and a VIP lounge cater to busy business travelers. Wireless Internet access is available at no charge throughout the building.

Apart from the terminal, CIRA also has a healthy general aviation presence. The Fixed Based Operator on the field, Image Air, offers standard FBO services and amenities, as well as private and advanced flight training.

Services

The Hangar Food and Spirits is a full service bar and grill that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bevande is a gourmet beverage and pastry shop that offers gourmet coffees, pastries and light sandwiches. Denny's Doughnuts & Bakery offers a variety of pastries and beverages for a quick snack and cup of coffee. Airport Gifts & Baskets is a place where travelers can pick up last minute gifts and personal items.

The five rental car companies are Hertz, Avis, National, Enterprise and Alamo.

Central Illinois Regional Airport is also one of the only airports in the area that boasts free parking.

Hangar rental, fueling, and aircraft maintenance facilities are also available for private plane owners.