Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

KBMI / BMI

Bloomington/Normal, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
21:56Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
6 kt
130°
4 SM
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBMI 042156Z 13006KT 4SM -RA BR OVC002 08/08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLPNO P0005 T00780078

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 871 ft
OVC 200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,071 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (871 ft)
Pressure Alt
759 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 128 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBMI 042135Z 0422/0518 09007KT 1SM -SHRA FG OVC002 FM050200 09005KT 1/2SM FG VCSH OVC002 FM051100 10005KT 1SM -SHRA BR OVC002 FM051600 29007KT 4SM BR OVC005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:34Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 90° 7 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Light Showers Rain, Fog
02:00Z FM050200
+4h
LIFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
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°
2.3 kt 5.5 kt
113° angle
03/21 3,723 ft 100 ft ASP 36°
0.4 kt 6.0 kt
94° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
6,525 ft 150 ft PEM 107°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° 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.