University of Illinois aviation gateway serving east-central Illinois.
Opened
1945
Location
Savoy, United States
University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI/KCMI) is a public airport located in Savoy, Illinois, approximately five miles south of Champaign-Urbana. It serves as the primary commercial air gateway for the University of Illinois community and the surrounding east-central Illinois region.
The airport is owned and operated by the University of Illinois and handles a modest volume of commercial and general aviation traffic. It offers connections to major hub airports, making it convenient for university students, faculty, and local residents.
Willard Airport features a single terminal building and a runway capable of accommodating regional jet aircraft. Its proximity to the flagship University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus makes it a unique university-owned commercial service airport in the United States.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal building serving all commercial airline activity.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services connecting the airport to Champaign-Urbana and the University of Illinois campus.
Airlines here
American Eagle (operated by SkyWest Airlines and Envoy Air) has provided primary commercial service connecting CMI to Chicago O'Hare and Dallas/Fort Worth.
Notable facts
- ›Owned and operated by the University of Illinois, making it one of very few university-owned commercial service airports in the U.S.
- ›The airport is named in honor of Colonel Arthur Willard, a former president of the University of Illinois.
- ›It has a single primary runway (runway 4/22) measuring approximately 8,100 feet in length.
- ›The airport supports both commercial passenger service and general aviation operations.
- ›Its location adjacent to a major research university supports aviation-related academic programs.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
