University of Illinois Willard Airport (KCMI)
Medium airport · Savoy, Illinois, United States
Airport data
| Name | University of Illinois Willard Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCMI |
| IATA | CMI |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°2'23" W 88°16'34" 40.03982, -88.27625 |
| Location | Savoy, Illinois, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,502 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14L/32R | 8,101 ft (2469 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 3,816 ft (1163 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
University of Illinois Willard Airport at a glance
University of Illinois Willard Airport is a medium airport in Savoy, Illinois, United States, known to airline systems as CMI. The field elevation of 755 ft (230 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCMI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 14L/32R — offers 8,101 ft (2469 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14L points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCMI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to University of Illinois Willard Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Airport | KDEC | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal | KBMI | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field | KHUF | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Greater Kankakee Airport | KIKK | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Purdue University Airport | KLAF | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for University of Illinois Willard Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 755 ft field elevation of University of Illinois Willard Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about University of Illinois Willard Airport
What is the ICAO code of University of Illinois Willard Airport?
The ICAO identifier of University of Illinois Willard Airport is KCMI, and its IATA code is CMI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is University of Illinois Willard Airport above sea level?
University of Illinois Willard Airport sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is University of Illinois Willard Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.0398, -88.2762 — in Savoy, Illinois, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Decatur Airport, about 55 km away.
Does KCMI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCMI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at University of Illinois Willard Airport?
University of Illinois Willard Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 14L/32R, measures 8,101 ft (2469 m) with a CON surface.