Training & FAQ

Welcome to the Central Illinois Regional Airport Training FAQ. Find answers below regarding online hangar rent payments, lost or stolen badges, maintenance requests, hangar rentals, AOA vehicle gate issues, badge access problems, airport hours, and General Aviation construction updates.

FAQs

How do I pay my hangar rent online?

CIRA now offers convenient online payment for hangar rent and other fees. Please visit our secure payment portal here.

How do I report a lost or stolen badge?

Reporting a lost or stolen badge immediately by calling 309-834-7396. It is important to terminate the access available with that badge as soon as possible.

I have a maintenance issue, where can I report it?

If you encounter an issue in your hangar or on the general aviation premise that requires attention, please submit a maintenance request form here. The CIRA team will be notified and you will be updated as the issue is resolved. Thank you for your partnership.

I would like to rent a hangar at BMI. What do I do?

Contact lynnette@cira.com for availability and fees.

I’m at an AOA vehicle gate and it isn’t closing. What do I do?

Please call Airport Operations at 309-834-7396 and wait for them to arrive. Do not leave a gate open/unattended.

My badge isn’t working at the AOA vehicle gate. What do I do?

Please call Airport Operations at 309-834-7396.

What are the airport hours of operation?

BMI is open for aircraft takeoffs and landings 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and operates as Class D airspace when open. After hours, BMI is an uncontrolled airport and operates as Class E when the ATCT is closed. Rented hangars can be accessed 24/7.

What is the status of the General Aviation construction project?

Improvements continue with the ongoing General Aviation project at CIRA. Please visit our construction updates page for the latest information.