Construction Underway on Major Safety Project to Realign Taxiway
A major safety project is underway this summer at Willard Airport, realigning a taxiway that connects the airline terminal, FlightStar, and the Parkland College Institute…
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Letter from the Executive Director – Summer 2024
As we head into the heart of summer, it will be the busiest time of the year at University of Illinois – Willard Airport. We…
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Community Raises More than $800,000 for Vacation-Focused Service
To date, community organizations and the University of Illinois have pledged more than $800,000 in funds for service on ultra-low cost carriers to destinations in…
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News Stories & Newsletters
- TSA PreCheck Event August 5-9, 2024
- Illini Flyer 2024 Issue | Winter/Spring
- Illini Flyer 2023 Issue | Spring/Summer
- Illini Flyer 2022 Issue 3 | December 2022
- Security Upgrades Coming To Willard Airport | September 2022
- Willard Airport Receives $850,000 to Support Air Service Developments | August 2022
- Illini Flyer 2022 Issue 2 | July 2022
- Illini Flyer 2022 Issue 1 | February 2022
Press Releases
- March 12, 2024: Willard Airport Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Newly Constructed Rental Car Wash Facility
- December 8, 2023: Willard Airport Welcomes Ion Grove Cafe to Passenger Terminal-Spring 2024
- September 26, 2023: Willard Airport Named IDOT 2023 Primary Airport of the Year
- August 22, 2022: Andrew Smith Named Associate Director of Operations and Maintenance
- August 3, 2022: Willard Airport Receives Small Community Air Service Development Grant
