FAQ

 Central Illinois Regional Airport is served by Allegiant, American, Delta and United.

Nonstop destinations include:

• Atlanta (ATL)
• Chicago–O’Hare (ORD)
• Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW)
• Orlando/Sanford (SFB)
• Tampa/St. Pete (PIE)

American, Delta, and United also offer one-stop connections to hundreds of destinations through their hub airports.
Link to Plan Your Trip

You can book directly with the airline, through online booking sites (Google Flights, Expedia, Kayak, etc.), a travel agent, or at the airline ticket counter (hours vary).

If you booked through a third-party site, contact them to confirm your reservation. If you booked directly with the airline, contact the airline for confirmation.

 Each airline sets its own baggage fees and policies. Visit your airline’s website for details:

• Allegiant
• American
• Delta
• United

If your bag does not arrive with you, file a lost luggage claim at your airline’s ticket counter and follow up directly with the airline.

 Most airlines recommend arriving at least 90 minutes before departure (2 hours for Allegiant).

• Boarding typically begins 30 minutes before departure (Always confirm boarding time with your airline.)
• Check-in and baggage cut-off times vary by airline
• TSA Security Checkpoint opens at 4:00 a.m.

• Terminal opens at 3:30 a.m.
• TSA opens at 4:00 a.m.
• Ticket counter hours vary by airline and close 45 minutes before departure

Airlines provide flight alerts for delays and cancellations. Make sure your contact information is included in your reservation.

You can also track flights directly on the CIRA website. Link to Flight tracker – https://cira.com/flights/flight-tracker/

Accepted identification varies by traveler and destination. View TSA’s current guidelines http://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification

CIRA offers a TSA PreCheck lane for most flights. Availability varies by day and airline.
[https://www.tsa.gov/precheck/schedule]

TSA PreCheck enrollment events are offered several times per year.

Parking at CIRA is free, regardless of trip length. Short-term and long-term parking are located directly in front of the terminal.

Yes. A complimentary shuttle runs between the long-term lot and terminal and includes a wheelchair lift. Passengers needing wheelchair assistance should arrange services through their airline prior to arrival. Wheelchairs are also available inside the terminal.

• Free Wi-Fi (no password required)
• Mother’s Lounge (near Gate 5)
• Power outlets at gates
• Dining and bar options pre- and post-security
• Pet relief area
• Public Lounge (pre-security)
• Gift Shop (post-security, boarding pass required)

Smoking is permitted outside the terminal at least 15 feet from entrances. Currency exchange services are not available at this time.

We welcome your feedback and you can share it with us via email, phone, or online form. Visit our Contact Us page or call us during regular business hours Monday through Friday at 309-663-7384. Thank you! [Link to Contact us page https://cira.com/about-the-airport/contact-us/]

Flight lessons and hangar rentals are available through airport partners. Please contact Synergy Flight Center or Crosswinds Flying Club for more information — and happy flying!

Yes – Jetstream Restaurant and Radar Bar, at the top of the escalators

Typically open daily from 4:30 a.m. through the last departure of the day.

9AM-4PM Sunday through Friday (closed Saturdays)

Yes, alcohol is served 6AM-2PM