University of Illinois Willard Airport
KCMI, Savoy, IL
- Longest runway
- 14L/32R (8,101 ft)
About 7 miles to downtown Champaign and the University of Illinois
Willard airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Champaign
University of Illinois Willard Airport is about 15 minutes from campus and Memorial Stadium.
- Main airport
- CMI / KCMI
- Elevation
- 755 ft
- Longest runway
- 14L/32R (8,101 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Champaign
The airport has an 8,100-foot runway.
Illini football, basketball and graduation weekends bring the most traffic.
Champaign Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Champaign
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Game Days
Book early for big home games.
Winter Weather
De-icing is common.
When Demand Peaks in Champaign
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Fall
- Illini football.
- Winter
- Basketball season and snow.
Flight Times and Prices to Champaign
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to CMI for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 749 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,703 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 40 min$20,000–$25,000 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,079 mi | 2 hr 45 min$12,100–$17,600 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 688 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 124 mi | 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 819 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,832 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$21,500–$27,000 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,481 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,600–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,700–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Champaign
Light jets fly from Chicago and the Midwest.
Champaign Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to the University of Illinois?
Willard Airport (CMI) in Savoy, about 15 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from Chicago to Champaign?
About 35 min from Midway in a light jet.
