General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport — Peoria, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (Peoria) is PIA — its ICAO code is KPIA.
Distance & flight time from PIA
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
PIA, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, serves Peoria, Illinois, and central Illinois more broadly. Named in honor of General Wayne A. Downing, a Peoria native and prominent U.S. Army special operations commander, the airport offers domestic flights connecting to major hub airports like Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas. PIA supports the region's manufacturing economy, notably as home to Caterpillar Inc.'s headquarters area, generating significant business travel demand. The airport also handles cargo operations and general aviation, and its terminal has undergone renovations to improve passenger amenities. As a medium airport, PIA plays a key role connecting central Illinois businesses and residents to the national air travel network.
Runways at General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8004 ft (2440 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 13/31 | 10104 ft (3080 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | PEORIA APP/DEP | 124.675 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 126.1 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.1 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.85 MHz |
| OPS | ARNG OPS | 32.3 MHz |
| POST | ANG OPS | 141.55 MHz |
| RDO | KANKAKEE RDO | 122.35 MHz |
| TWR | PEORIA TWR | 119.1 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA)
- Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) — 68.8 km (42.8 mi)
- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) — 91.2 km (56.7 mi)
- Quad City International Airport (MLI) — 110.8 km (68.8 mi)
- Decatur Airport (DEC) — 115.9 km (72.0 mi)
- Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) — 121.5 km (75.5 mi)
- University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) — 138.6 km (86.1 mi)
- Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN) — 150.5 km (93.5 mi)
- Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) — 161.7 km (100.5 mi)
PIA serves Peoria, Illinois and is named for General Wayne Downing; searchers often want current airline routes from Peoria to major hubs like Chicago or Atlanta for business or Caterpillar-related travel.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport?
The IATA code for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport is PIA.
What is the ICAO code for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport?
The ICAO code for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport is KPIA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.