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'''Central Illinois Regional Airport''' {{Airport codes|BMI|KBMI|BMI}}, also known as '''Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal''' and informally known as '''CIRA''', is a public [[airport]] located three miles (5 [[Kilometre|km]]) east of the [[central business district]] (CBD) of the city of [[Bloomington, Illinois|Bloomington]] and southeast of the town of [[Normal, Illinois|Normal]], in [[McLean County, Illinois|McLean County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States|USA]]. The airport covers {{convert|1968|acre|sqkm}} and has two [[runway]]s.
'''Central Illinois Regional Airport''' {{Airport codes|BMI|KBMI|BMI}}, also known as '''Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal''' and informally known as '''CIRA''', is a public [[airport]] located three miles (5 [[Kilometre|km]]) east of the [[central business district]] (CBD) of the city of [[Bloomington, Illinois|Bloomington]] and southeast of the town of [[Normal, Illinois|Normal]], in [[McLean County, Illinois|McLean County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States|USA]]. The airport covers {{convert|1968|acre|ha|0|lk=on}} and has two [[runway]]s.


== Facilities ==
== Facilities ==

Revision as of 04:28, 2 March 2008

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Central Illinois Regional Airport (IATA: BMI, ICAO: KBMI, FAA LID: BMI), also known as Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal and informally known as CIRA, is a public airport located three miles (5 km) east of the central business district (CBD) of the city of Bloomington and southeast of the town of Normal, in McLean County, Illinois, USA. The airport covers 1,968 acres (796 ha) and has two runways.

Facilities

On November 5, 2001, Central Illinois Regional Airport opened a new $14 million terminal building, which was three times larger than the previous terminal. The new terminal currently has four ground level boarding gates (Gates 1-4) and five second level gates (Gates 5-9). Gates 4, 5, and 8 are equipped with jetways. Gates 6, 7, and 9 are jetway capable, but are not currently equipped. The terminal hosts two baggage carousels on the ground level. In addition, a business center open to the general public, conference rooms and a VIP lounge cater to busy business travelers. Wireless Internet access is available at no charge throughout the building.

Apart from the terminal, CIRA also has a healthy general aviation presence. The Fixed Based Operator on the field, Image Air, offers standard FBO services and amenities, as well as private and advanced flight training.

Services

The Hangar Food and Spirits is a full service restaurant that serves lunch and dinner choices along with along a full service bar. Bevande is a gourmet beverage and pastry shop that offers gourmet coffees, pastries and light sandwiches. Denny's Doughnuts & Bakery offers a variety of pastries and beverages or for a quick snack and cup of coffee. Airport Gifts & Baskets is a place where travelers can pick up last minute gifts and personal items.

The five rental car companies are Hertz, Avis, National, Enterprise and Alamo.

Central Illinois Regional Airport is also one of the only airports in the area that boasts free parking. Hangar rental, fueling, and aircraft maintenance facilities are also available for private plane owners.

Airlines and destinations

References

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CIRA terminal scene, with statue of statesman Adlai Stevenson
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