Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (KBMI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal in Bloomington/Normal, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (KBMI) is a regional airport serving Bloomington/Normal, IL at 871 ft. KBMI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (02, 03, 11, 20), longest 8,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBMI in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,500 ft, broken clouds at 4,200 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,200 ft.
METAR KBMI 130256Z 33010KT 10SM FEW035 BKN042 24/21 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02390211 53023
What changed at KBMI?
Since the 0156Z (8:56 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 4,200 ft.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.95 → 29.97 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBMI
KBMI is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,100 ft (field elevation 871 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBMI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 8,000 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 29 | 6,525 ft | PEM | 7 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 11 | 6,525 ft | PEM | 7 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 20 | 8,000 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 7 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,200 ft.
KBMI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal in Bloomington/Normal, IL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBMI is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBMI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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DEC UA /OV AXC/TM 0143/FL340/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC CW
DEC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AXCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0143Reported at 01:43 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
SPI UA /OV SPI/TM 0111/FL380/TP B737/TB NEG/RM /ZKCFDC CW
SPI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPILocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
DEC UA /OV AXC030015/TM 0110/FL360/TP B737/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC CW
DEC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AXC030015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
JOT UA /OV JOT/TM 0104/FL280/TP B737/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM DURC
JOT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JOTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
LAF UA /OV BVT350010/TM 2351/FL230/TP A319/TB CONS LGT
LAF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BVT350010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2351Reported at 23:51 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
JOT UA /OV JOT/TM 2245/FL340/TP CRJ9/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
JOT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JOTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2245Reported at 22:45 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
MLI UA /OV MLI/TM 2207/FL031/TP CRJ7/SK OVC031-TOP035/RM DURC
MLI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLILocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2207Reported at 22:07 UTC.FL031Altitude: 3,100 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC031-TOP035Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
DNV UA /OV CMI096029 /TM 2201 /FL340 /TP A21N /SK OVC-TOP340 /WX FV99SM /TA M45 /WV 25540KT /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
DNV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CMI096029Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2201Reported at 22:01 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.SK OVC-TOP340Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV99SMWeather and flight visibility observed.TA M45Outside air temperature, °C.WV 25540KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBMI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBMI reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 45%
- 29
- 22%
- 02
- 18%
- 11
- 15%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KBMI 122320Z 1300/1324 33005KT P6SM SCT250 FM131200 01007KT P6SM BKN150 FM131700 01012KT P6SM -SHRA BKN090
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBMI
- IATA
- BMI
- FAA LID
- BMI
- City
- Bloomington/Normal
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 871 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.4771, -88.9159
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 135.35 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.35 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 34m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KBMI
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBMI reported VFR conditions during about 76.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 248 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.7 kt, calm 3.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.4 | 20.2 | 10.0 | 12.4 |
| Feb | 66.7 | 16.9 | 7.9 | 8.5 |
| Mar | 72.0 | 15.3 | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 79.2 | 11.0 | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| May | 82.3 | 10.4 | 4.7 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 86.8 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 87.7 | 7.8 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Aug | 86.7 | 8.3 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 85.0 | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 80.4 | 9.7 | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 72.9 | 15.8 | 6.6 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 55.9 | 21.3 | 10.6 | 12.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11.2 kt |
| Feb | 11.2 kt |
| Mar | 11.5 kt |
| Apr | 11.5 kt |
| May | 9.9 kt |
| Jun | 8.8 kt |
| Jul | 7.2 kt |
| Aug | 6.9 kt |
| Sep | 7.6 kt |
| Oct | 9.6 kt |
| Nov | 10.7 kt |
| Dec | 10.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBMI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal in Bloomington/Normal, IL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBMI weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBMI?+
KBMI has 6 runways: 02, 03, 11, 20, 21, 29; the longest is 8,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBMI report its own weather?+
Yes. Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBMI have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBMI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBMI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBMI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBMI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (KBMI) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (KBMI)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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