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Willard Airport is one of only a handful of commercial airports in the country owned and operated by an educational institution. Willard Airport, often referred to by its FAA designation "CMI," was named for former University of Illinois president Arthur Cutts Willard. Formal dedication of the airport took place on October 26, 1945 with the first scheduled airline service in 1954.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign established its nationally recognized Institute of Aviation at Willard Airport in 1946. The University takes full advantage of training and research opportunities made possible by the location of the Insti.tute on the grounds of Willard Airport.
Today Willard Airport is served by two major air carriers that operate morning, afternoon and evening flights. Willard Airport is also home to a private jet service: FlightStar.
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