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KBMI

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington/Normal

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
871 ft / 265 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.60 MHz (BLOOMINGTON TWR)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (KBMI), located in Bloomington/Normal, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 871 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
ICAO / IATA
KBMI / BMI
Municipality
Bloomington/Normal
Country
Region
US-IL — Illinois
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
871 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,000 ft / 2,438 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 17.9° / 197.9°
RWY 02 (17.9°)
111.55 MHz
IDENT: TXN | CRS: 21°
RWY 20 (197.9°)
111.55 MHz
IDENT: LHJ | CRS: 201°
Runway 11 / 29
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,525 ft / 1,989 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 107.9° / 287.9°
RWY 11 (107.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (287.9°)
110.95 MHz
IDENT: BMI | CRS: 291°
Runway 03 / 21
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,723 ft / 1,135 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 36.3° / 216.3°
RWY 03 (36.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (216.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D PEORIA APP/DEP
118.05 MHz
ASOS ASOS
135.35 MHz
ATIS ATIS
135.35 MHz
CTAF CTAF
124.60 MHz
GND GND
121.65 MHz
RDO KANKAKEE RDO
108.20 MHz
TWR BLOOMINGTON TWR
124.60 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026