CMI

Best window seat at University of Illinois Willard Airport

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

University of Illinois campus and Memorial Stadium, downtown Champaign-Urbana, Boneyard Creek corridor

LandingLEFT

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, Memorial Stadium's oval shape, downtown Champaign-Urbana

🛫 Taking Off from Savoy (CMI)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting on runway 32R, the aircraft climbs northwest, putting Champaign-Urbana and the University of Illinois campus off to the right side of the plane. Left side passengers mostly see flat Illinois farmland with little to distinguish it.
Look forUniversity of Illinois campus and Memorial Stadium, downtown Champaign-Urbana, Boneyard Creek corridor, surrounding grid of farmland fields

🛬 Landing at Savoy (CMI)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on Runway 14L, the approach comes from the northwest and turns onto a southeast final, putting Champaign-Urbana and the University of Illinois campus off the left side of the aircraft. You'll get a good look at the twin cities and campus landmarks before the flat farmland closes in around the runway threshold.
Look forUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, Memorial Stadium's oval shape, downtown Champaign-Urbana, surrounding grid of central Illinois farmland

CMI is a small regional airport with a single terminal, primarily serving the University of Illinois community and surrounding Champaign-Urbana area with limited commercial service to major hub airports.

⛰️ Elevation755 ft
🛫 Runways3 (14L/32R, 04/22, 14R/32L)
📍 NearbyDEC 34 miBMI 45 miLAF 75 miSPI 75 miPIA 86 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)?

At University of Illinois Willard Airport in Savoy: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: University of Illinois campus and Memorial Stadium, downtown Champaign-Urbana, Boneyard Creek corridor, surrounding grid of farmland fields.

What can I see during takeoff from University of Illinois Willard Airport in Savoy?

When taking off from University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 32R, the aircraft climbs northwest, putting Champaign-Urbana and the University of Illinois campus off to the right side of the plane. Left side passengers mostly see flat Illinois farmland with little to distinguish it. Notable sights include: University of Illinois campus and Memorial Stadium, downtown Champaign-Urbana, Boneyard Creek corridor, surrounding grid of farmland fields.

What can I see when landing at University of Illinois Willard Airport in Savoy?

When landing at University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on Runway 14L, the approach comes from the northwest and turns onto a southeast final, putting Champaign-Urbana and the University of Illinois campus off the left side of the aircraft. You'll get a good look at the twin cities and campus landmarks before the flat farmland closes in around the runway threshold. Notable sights include: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, Memorial Stadium's oval shape, downtown Champaign-Urbana, surrounding grid of central Illinois farmland.

What factors affect the best window seat at University of Illinois Willard Airport?

The best window seat at University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Savoy (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.