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University of Illinois Willard Airport

CMI · KCMI · Savoy, IL · 755 ft elevation · var 3W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KCMI / CMI
Coordinates
40.0398, -88.2763
Elevation
755 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT LOUIS
NOTAM facility
CMI
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1945/05
Distance from city
5 SW

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:51 AM09:51Z
Sunrise05:24 AM10:24Z
Sunset08:25 PM01:25Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:58 PM01:58Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:58 PM → 04:51 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:25 PM → 04:24 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 32R; PAPI RWY 14L/32R; MIRL RWY 04/22; HIRL RWY 14L/32R - CTAF. HIRL RWY 14L/32R PRESET TO LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF. on 120.4Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14L: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 14R: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32L: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

04TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 04 · 044°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,505 ft MSL · 750 AGL
CTAF
120.4

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,505 ft MSL · 750 AGL on a 45°.

Runway 04/22

6,502 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 259k, Dual tandem 193k, Double dual tandem 714k.

04
Heading
044° mag · 41° true
Markings
nonprecision
Traffic pattern
Left
22
Heading
224° mag · 221° true
Markings
nonprecision
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 53 ft, 1,687 ft from threshold, 279 ft L of centerline — 28:1 slope to clear

Runway 14L/32R

8,101 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Fair)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 403k, Dual tandem 250k, Double dual tandem 900k.

14L
Heading
139° mag · 136° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
32R
Heading
319° mag · 316° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.1 (CMI) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 14R/32L

3,816 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 37k, Dual tandem 53k.

14R
Heading
139° mag · 136° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
32L
Heading
319° mag · 316° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D121.35CHAMPAIGN APP/DEP
ATIS124.85
CLD128.75CLNC DEL
CTAF120.4
GND121.8
RDO110ST LOUIS RDO
TWR118.25CHAMPAIGN TWR
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
CMI · ChampaignVORTAC110.00r356° / 0.3 NM
AXC · DecaturVORTAC117.20r053° / 32.3 NM
RBS · RobertsVOR-DME116.80r187° / 32.9 NM
MTO · MattoonVOR-DME109.40r358° / 33.7 NM
DNV · DanvilleVORTAC111.00r243° / 36.3 NM
BMI · BloomingtonVOR-DME108.20r128° / 40 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Survey

Ownership & management

Owner
UNIV OF ILLINOIS
11 AIRPORT ROAD, SAVOY, IL
217-244-8604
Manager
TIMOTHY BANNON
11 AIRPORT RD, SAVOY, IL
217-244-8604

Remarks FAA

  • TSNT PRKG ON SE GA APN.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • TWY E & D SW OF RWY 14L/32R CLSD TO ACFT ABV 11800 LB.
  • TWY A2 & A3 ADJ TO ACR APN NOT VSB FM ATCT.
  • RWY 22 & 32R ENDS NOT VSB FM EACH OTR.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
  • OPS HR H24; ATNDD CONSLY.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 32R; PAPI RWY 14L/32R; MIRL RWY 04/22; HIRL RWY 14L/32R - CTAF. HIRL RWY 14L/32R PRESET TO LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.
  • 2 HR PPR - 217-729-7607.
  • PCR VALUE: 600/F/D/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 900/R/D/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 140/F/D/X/T
  • RWY 14R/32L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. CLSD 2300-0600 & TO ACFT ABV 12500 LB.
  • RWY 32R CALM WIND RWY WHEN ATCT CLSD.

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About KCMI

University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI · KCMI) is an airport in Savoy, IL, at 755 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 8,101 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCMI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCMI have a control tower?

Yes. University of Illinois Willard Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KCMI?

University of Illinois Willard Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 8,101 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCMI?

University of Illinois Willard Airport is in Savoy, IL, at an elevation of 755 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0398, -88.2763.

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