# BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal > Machine-readable reference for BMI. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BMI.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T08:23:53.298+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal - IATA: BMI - ICAO: KBMI - City: Bloomington/Normal - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Chicago - Distance from city: 3 mi (5 km) east of Bloomington - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Official website: https://cira.com ## Overview Welcome Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) offers a refreshing change from bustling travel hubs, prioritizing simplicity and fast access over a barrage of amenities. Located just three miles east of Bloomington, the airport's standout feature is its ease of use, embodied by free long-stay parking and a complimentary shuttle service. At a glance Serving the Bloomington-Normal area, BMI is a user-friendly airport with a singular "Main" terminal that houses airlines like Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and Delta Connection. The airport sees a steady, yet modest flow of passengers compared to major airports, emphasizing accessibility and speed rather than an expansive list of amenities. Terminals & layout The Central Illinois Regional Airport Terminal is designed for efficiency, offering a straightforward path from curb to gate. All key services, including the TSA, airline counters, and car rentals, are located within the terminal, minimizing the need for wandering. However, low amenity levels mean limited options for shopping and dining, with just two restaurants and a gift shop on site. Getting to and from the city Sitting a mere 3 miles from downtown Bloomi… ## Terminals (2) - **Central Illinois Regional Airport Terminal** — airlines: Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta Connection URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/terminals/main - **Main Terminal** — 5 gates · Concourse concourses · airlines: Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta Connection URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (4) - **Baggage Claim Snack Vending Area** — Main Terminal · Vending · Snacks & Drinks · $ · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/restaurants/baggage-claim-snack-vending-area - **Gate 5 Snack Kiosk** — Main Terminal · Snacks & Grab-and-go · Casual · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/restaurants/gate-5-snack-kiosk - **Jetstream Burger Bar** — Main Terminal · Burgers & Bar · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/restaurants/jetstream-burger-bar - **Turbo Grill** — Main Terminal · American · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/restaurants/turbo-grill ## Shops (1) - **Airport Gift Shop** — Main Terminal · News & Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/shops/airport-gift-shop ## Parking (8) - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · Free for the entire trip/day, > 0/hr · Behind the short stay lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/parking/long-stay-parking - **Parking Lot A** — Surface lot · Short walk to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/parking/parking-lot-a - **Parking Lot B** — Surface lot · Short walk to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/parking/parking-lot-b - **Parking Lot C** — Surface lot · Short walk to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/parking/parking-lot-c - **Parking Lot D** — Surface lot · Short walk to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/parking/parking-lot-d - **Parking Shuttle** — Shuttle · $0/day, > 0/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/parking/parking-shuttle - **Remote Parking with Shuttle** — Surface lot · Farther from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/parking/remote-parking-with-shuttle - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · $0/day, Free for 2 hours/hr · Directly in front of the terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/parking/short-stay-parking ## Ground transport (5) - **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10–20 min to nearby hotels · Free for hotel guests · Varies by hotel URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/transport/hotel-courtesy-shuttles - **Local Taxi Companies** — Taxi · 10–15 min to downtown Bloomington-Normal · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/transport/local-taxi-companies - **Remote Parking Shuttle** — Shuttle · 5–10 min from remote parking to terminal · Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/transport/remote-parking-shuttle - **Rideshare – Lyft** — Rideshare · 10–15 min to downtown Bloomington-Normal · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/transport/rideshare-lyft - **Rideshare – Uber** — Rideshare · 10–15 min to downtown Bloomington-Normal · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/transport/rideshare-uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Allegiant check-in opens only two hours before your flight and closes 45 minutes prior. Plan to arrive early to secure your spot. - _Time_: Use TSA PreCheck and the self-service check-in available at American Airlines counters to streamline your airport visit. - _Money_: Take advantage of the free long-stay parking and shuttle service, making BMI an economical choice for those driving in. - _Avoid_: Verify airline counter operating hours on your departure day as they align with flight schedules and may differ from the norm. - _Local_: The close proximity to Bloomington means you’re unlikely to encounter traffic jams but prepare for potentially slower airport ground transfers. - _Quiet_: Enjoy the quick, predictable path from parking to gate that characterizes BMI's efficient layout. - _Insider_: For parking, consider the long-stay lot with complimentary shuttle service to save time and curbside hassle. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BMI.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bmi/departures — HTML page with live departures