Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal – BMI Bloomington
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is a public airport in Bloomington, Illinois. It is situated 3 miles from Bloomington and Normal. BMI is also regarded as Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) and is recognized as a primary commercial service airport. In 2010, BMI attended to over 250,000 passengers going to and from Bloomington-Normal. Bloomington and Normal are situated beside each other and are both the primary municipalities of the Bloomington-Normal area.
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While Central Illinois Regional Airport serves the main cities of Bloomington and Normal in Illinois, it also caters to many of its surrounding cities including Canton, Groveland, Mossville, Peoria, and Washington to name a few. The airport was conceived in 1927 and one year later, the airfield already had a hangar.
In 2001, BMI opened a new terminal building which cost $14 million and is three times bigger than the old terminal with nine gates. This airport also houses the Prairie Aviation museum and is open to the public with a limited schedule. The museum has modern US Navy and USAF aircrafts on display.
On this page it is easy to search for Bloomington, IL airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Bloomington, IL, United States (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BMI airport.
Most of these BMI
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Bloomington, IL
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the BMI airport are Northwoods Mall, Big Creek Park, and Northwoods Mall.
Map of Bloomington, IL Hotels
View all Bloomington, IL, United States (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Bloomington, IL, United States (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) location map.
Weather Forecast for Bloomington, IL, United States (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)
If you planning to travel to Bloomington, IL, United States (BMI-Central Illinois Regional), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 10:54 AM.
The temperature feels like 66.85 with a humidity level of 58 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 41 percent with visibility at 14 percent.
Today’s UV index is 10, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southwest at a speed of 12 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:52 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/1
Broken clouds
68°F
High: 77°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 35%
Thursday
5/2
Broken clouds
69°F
High: 85°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 15%
Friday
5/3
Thunderstorm with rain
67°F
High: 74°F
Low: 54°F
Precipitation: 75%
Saturday
5/4
Thunderstorm with rain
65°F
High: 76°F
Low: 53°F
Precipitation: 40%
Sunday
5/5
Broken clouds
64°F
High: 73°F
Low: 56°F
Precipitation: 20%
Monday
5/6
Thunderstorm with rain
62°F
High: 74°F
Low: 59°F
Precipitation: 45%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Bloomington, IL BMI airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free BMI airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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