University of Illinois Willard Airport (KCMI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for University of Illinois Willard Airport in Savoy, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
University of Illinois Willard Airport (KCMI) is a regional airport serving Savoy, IL at 755 ft. KCMI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (04, 14L, 14R, 18) — longest 8,101 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 KCMI 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-northeast (030°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCMI 290153Z 03007KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02220183
Current pilot readout for KCMI
KCMI is currently VFR with winds from 030° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14L, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 755 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KCMI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 6,502 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 14R | 3,816 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 32R | 8,101 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 14L | 8,101 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 32L | 3,816 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 22 | 6,502 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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KCMI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around University of Illinois Willard Airport in Savoy, 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 KCMI is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCMI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 04
- 39%
- 22
- 20%
- 14L
- 18%
- 32R
- 8%
- 32L
- 8%
- 14R
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2326Z (6:26 PM CDT)
TAF KCMI 282326Z 2900/2924 01008KT P6SM SCT250 FM291400 03010KT P6SM FEW025 SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCMI
- IATA
- CMI
- FAA LID
- CMI
- City
- Savoy
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 755 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.0398, -88.2762
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 8,101 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.85 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 4m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- CCRCC - Champaign County RC Club - W Bloomington Rd — Champaign, IL · 9 mi
- Flying Horseman RC Club North - CR 1800 E — Urbana, IL · 13 mi
- Monticello Model Masters - Eli Field — Monticello, IL · 15 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCMI reported VFR conditions during about 77.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 250 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.9 kt, calm 4.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.1 | 22.1 | 10.6 | 9.2 |
| Feb | 67.0 | 18.1 | 8.2 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 74.4 | 15.3 | 6.9 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 81.2 | 12.2 | 4.4 | 2.3 |
| May | 83.9 | 10.3 | 4.1 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 87.9 | 8.0 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 85.7 | 9.3 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 85.5 | 9.6 | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| Sep | 85.3 | 8.6 | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 82.2 | 9.8 | 5.3 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 74.0 | 16.2 | 5.8 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 57.1 | 23.7 | 10.3 | 8.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.8 kt |
| Feb | 10.7 kt |
| Mar | 10.9 kt |
| Apr | 11.1 kt |
| May | 9.5 kt |
| Jun | 7.8 kt |
| Jul | 5.7 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 6.2 kt |
| Oct | 8.6 kt |
| Nov | 9.8 kt |
| Dec | 10.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCMI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for University of Illinois Willard Airport in Savoy, IL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCMI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCMI?+
KCMI has 8 runways — 04, 14L, 14R, 18, 22, 32L, 32R, 36; the longest is 8,101 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCMI report its own weather?+
Yes — University of Illinois Willard Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCMI have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCMI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCMI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCMI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCMI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for University of Illinois Willard Airport (KCMI) 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 University of Illinois Willard Airport (KCMI)
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