KCMI

VFR

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS/WILLARD

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA · ILLINOIS

Elev
754.9'
Longest RWY
8,101'14L/32R
Tower
06:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR01:09Z
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Before you fly into KCMI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,504.9'
MSL · field 754.9' + 750 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14L
H/W +15 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KCMI

Current METAR

Observed 01:09Z

KCMI 280109Z 15015KT 6SM VCTS -RA BR FEW009 BKN060 OVC090 14/14 A2968 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSE06 P0005 T01440139
Wind
150° @ 15 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.68 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,114 ft
Ceiling
6,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
5 NM SW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
Pattern altitude
750 ft AGL · 1,505 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
CMI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIMOTHY BANNON
Address
11 AIRPORT RD, SAVOY IL 61874

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 15 kt
RWY 14L
133°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14L · 133° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,505 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14L/32RFavored133° / 313°8,101 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
04/2238° / 218°6,502 ftASPHStandard L
14R/32L133° / 313°3,816 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14L8,101'8,101'8,101'8,101'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
32R8,101'8,101'8,101'8,101'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
046,502'6,502'6,502'6,502'
226,502'6,502'6,502'6,502'53', tree, 1687' from thr, 279' R of cntrln, slope 28
14R3,816'3,816'3,816'3,816'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
32L3,816'3,816'3,816'3,816'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 32R
LD · CAT I
CMI
109.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 32R
KCMI · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Operations are 24 hours a day; attended continuously.Show FAA
  • Runway 22 and 32R ends are not visible from each other.Show FAA
  • Taxiways E and D southwest of runway 14L/32R are closed to aircraft above 11,800 pounds.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiways A2 and A3 adjacent to the aircraft apron are not visible from the tower.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Transient parking is on the southeast general aviation apron.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 32R; the precision approach path indicator for runways 14L and 32R; medium intensity runway lights for runway 04/22; and high intensity runway lights for runways 14L and 32R on the common traffic advisory frequency. The high intensity runway lights for runways 14L and 32R are preset to low intensity; increase intensity on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 14R/32LPavement classification rating value is 140/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 04/22Pavement classification rating value is 600/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 14L/32RPavement classification rating value is 900/R/D/W/T.Show FAA
  • 14R/32LRunway 14R/32L is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats. It is closed from 2300 to 0600 and to aircraft above 12,500 pounds.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32RRunway 32R is the calm wind runway when the tower is closed.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Two hour prior permission required by calling 217-729-7607.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KCMI

Answer card
ICAO
KCMI
Name
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS/WILLARD
Location
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA, ILLINOIS
Elevation
754.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,504.9 ft MSL (750 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2300
Total runways
3
Longest runway
14L/32R · 8,101 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
19
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14L

University of Illinois/Willard Airport sits in Champaign/Urbana, Illinois. Field elevation is 754.9 ft MSL. KCMI has three asphalt runways. The longest is 14L/32R at 8,101 ft. The tower is open from 0600 to 2300. One ILS approach is published for runway 32R. Pattern altitude is 750 ft AGL, which is 1,504.9 ft MSL.

Flightstar is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO at (217) 351-7700 for current services. Transient parking is on the southeast general aviation apron. Two-hour prior permission is required by calling 217-729-7607.

A few operational notes matter here. Runway 32R is the calm wind runway when the tower is closed. The runway lights and approach lighting for 32R can be activated on CTAF after hours. Runway 14R/32L is closed from 2300 to 0600. It is also closed to aircraft above 12,500 pounds. Birds are reported on and near the airport. Taxiways A2 and A3 beside the apron are not visible from the tower. If you are planning a first arrival, verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement. Be ready for Class C operations on the Champaign side of the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCMI?
Pattern altitude is 750 ft AGL, which is 1,504.9 ft MSL. Use the published value, not a quick field-elevation estimate.
What is the longest runway at University of Illinois/Willard?
The longest runway is 14L/32R. It is 8,101 ft long and has an asphalt-concrete surface.
Is there an ILS at KCMI?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 32R. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you go.
What are the tower hours at KCMI?
The control tower is open from 0600 to 2300. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF procedures and current Chart Supplement guidance.
Which FBO is on the field at KCMI?
Flightstar is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (217) 351-7700 for current services.
Is runway 14R/32L open all night at KCMI?
No. Runway 14R/32L is closed from 2300 to 0600. It is also closed to aircraft above 12,500 pounds.
What should I know about night operations at KCMI when the tower is closed?
Runway 32R is the calm wind runway when the tower is closed. The approach lighting for 32R, the PAPI for 14L and 32R and the runway lights can be activated on CTAF.
Is there a prior permission requirement for KCMI?
Yes. Two-hour prior permission is required by calling 217-729-7607. Confirm that before planning a stop.

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KCMI University of Illinois/Willard Airport