Willard Airport has entered into contract with engineering firm Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly to evaluate the pavement and put together a redevelopment plan for its main runway. Runway 14L/32R (“14 Left/32 Right”)handles the majority of commercial operations at the Airport. It’s the longest runway, equipped with precision approach capabilities for low visibility, and the runway […]
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Willard Continues Push for Expanded Airline Service
Willard Airport and its community partners met in person with ten airlines in 2025 to make the case for new air service. Those conversations have been productive as the airline industry continues to evolve and carriers increasingly seek markets that can generate strong leisure and blended demand. This work is already paying off. United Airlines […]
Continue ReadingNew TSA Checkpoint Nears Completion
Faster security, with less hassle, will be in place by the end of March at Willard Airport. Construction is nearly complete on a new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Screening Checkpoint. The new checkpoint is in the former café/conference space on the 2nd level of the terminal, to the right of the escalators. This underutilized […]
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines Celebrates 100 Years — Marking 72 Years at Willard and 85,406 Passengers in 2025
In 1926, it all started with a flight carrying mail from Chicago to St. Louis. And 100 years later, the story of that one flight unfolded into a global network: American Airlines. Willard Airport is proud to celebrate American’s centennial in 2026, along with its 72 years of service to Champaign-Urbana. “American is proud to […]
Continue ReadingUnited Airlines to Launch Flights at University of Illinois-Willard Airport
Daily Nonstops to Chicago O’Hare Begin April 30, 2026 SAVOY, IL (January 27, 2026) – University of Illinois-Willard Airport is excited to announce that United Airlines will launch new service connecting Champaign-Urbana (CMI) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) beginning April 30, 2026. The new service will operate four times daily, year-round. United will greatly […]
Continue ReadingUnited Airlines to Launch Flights at University of Illinois-Willard Airport
Daily Nonstops to Chicago O’Hare Begin April 30, 2026 University of Illinois-Willard Airport is excited to announce that United Airlines will launch new service connecting Champaign-Urbana (CMI) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) beginning April 30, 2026. The new service will operate four times daily, year-round. United will greatly expand travel options from east central […]
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