Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

KBMI / BMI

Bloomington/Normal, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
15:56Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
12 kt
70°
--
Visibility
300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBMI 041556Z 07012KT 1/4SM -RA FG OVC003 04/04 A3012 RMK SLP211 P0000 T00390039

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 871 ft
OVC 300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,171 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
991 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (871 ft)
Pressure Alt
669 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -442 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBMI 041609Z 0416/0512 06012KT 1/4SM -DZ FG OVC003 FM041800 07010KT 4SM BR VCSH OVC005 FM050300 VRB03KT 1/2SM -SHRA FG OVC003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:48Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 60° 12 kt
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Drizzle, Fog
18:00Z FM041800
+2h
IFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
03:00Z FM050300
+11h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Showers Rain, Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BMI
02
20
03 ✈️
21
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 8,000 ft 150 ft CON 17°
7.2 kt 9.6 kt
53° angle
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
3,723 ft 100 ft ASP 36°
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
11/29 6,525 ft 150 ft PEM 107°
9.6 kt 7.2 kt
37° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBMI

4,650 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.4%
MVFR
16.3%
IFR
7%
LIFR
8.3%

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal typically experiences VFR conditions 68.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
8.2%
E
8.5%
SE
7.4%
S
18.8%
SW
13.4%
W
17.6%
NW
13.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.6°C
Range: -23°C to 34°C
-23°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt
Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,650 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBMI
IATA Code: BMI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 871 ft MSL

Location

City: Bloomington/Normal
Country: US
Latitude: 40.477100°
Longitude: -88.915901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 03/21
Length: 3,723 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 6,525 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

Overview

Central Illinois Regional Airport serves the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 871 feet mean sea level. Located in central Illinois at coordinates 40.477100, -88.915901, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with three runways accommodating various aircraft types and operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly VFR conditions at 66.6% of the time, with marginal VFR (15.5%) and occasional IFR/LIFR periods. Prevailing westerly winds average 10.5 knots, with temperatures ranging from -23°C to 34°C, creating diverse flying conditions throughout the year. September, October, and January statistically offer the most consistent VFR flying weather.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with varied surface compositions: Runway 02/20 is concrete (8000ft), Runway 03/21 is asphalt (3723ft), and Runway 11/29 is pavement (6525ft). Wind data demonstrates all three runways have 100% favorable wind alignment, with consistent average crosswind conditions around 6.5-6.8 knots across the runways.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions with good visibility averaging 9.2 statute miles and minimal fog occurrences (3.5% of observations). The multiple runway configurations provide flexible approach options, with westerly winds predominantly favoring east-west runway alignments. Low visibility events occur in 2.1% of observations, suggesting generally reliable visual meteorological conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.