Flying in Champaign, IL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Champaign — the nearest is University of Illinois Willard Airport (KCMI), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 51m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 09m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Champaign
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
University of Illinois Willard Airport
Rantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field
Vermilion Regional Airport
Decatur Airport
Edgar County Airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
Coles County Memorial Airport
Logan County Airport
Pontiac Municipal Airport
Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field
Greater Kankakee Airport
Taylorville Municipal Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:34–19:26 | 14h 51m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:26–16:34 | 9h 09m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 17°C / 63°F | 6.2°C / 43°F | 24 km/h | 36% |
| Summer | 28.6°C / 83°F | 18.7°C / 66°F | 18 km/h | 36% |
| Autumn | 18.1°C / 65°F | 8.9°C / 48°F | 20 km/h | 26% |
| Winter | 4.5°C / 40°F | -4.2°C / 24°F | 23 km/h | 30% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Champaign, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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