KPIA

LIFR

GENERAL DOWNING - PEORIA INTL

PEORIA · ILLINOIS

Elev
660.7'
Longest RWY
10,104'13/31
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR23:07Z
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Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,660.7'
MSL · field 660.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +36 · X/W 14 kt R

METAR & TAF KPIA

Current METAR

Observed 23:07Z

KPIA 112307Z 24038G54KT 1 1/2SM +TSRA BR FEW028 BKN055 OVC070 22/20 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 25054/2306 LTG DSNT ALQDS PRESRR P0005 T02220200
Wind
240° @ 38G54 kt
Visibility
0.5 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,944 ft
Ceiling
5,500 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
4 NM W
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
PIA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GENE OLSON
Address
6100 WEST E.M. DIRKSEN PKWY, PEORIA IL 61607

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
240° · 38 kt
RWY 22
217°M
Head/Tail
+36 kt
Crosswind
14 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 217° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,661 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31125° / 305°10,104 ftCONCStandard L
04/22Favored37° / 217°8,004 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1310,104'10,104'9,604'9,604'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR137', tree, 5034' from thr, 254' R of cntrln, slope 35
3110,104'10,104'10,104'10,104'MALSR79', tree, 3695' from thr, 458' R of cntrln, slope 44
048,004'8,004'7,826'7,826'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR47', tree, 1013' from thr, 291' R of cntrln, slope 17
228,004'8,004'8,004'8,004'PAPI 4-box left(3°)93', tree, 2500' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 24

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KPIA GENERAL DOWNING - PEORIA INTL in PEORIA, ILLINOIS, showing runways 13/31, 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 3

RWY 04
LD · CAT I
RNX
110.55
RWY 13
LS · CAT I
GZX
109.9
RWY 31
LS · CAT I
PIA
109.9
HI-VOR Y OR TACAN Y RWY 31
KPIA · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAA++
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • LGTD PLINE RWY 04 APCH.
  • BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • PORTION OF TWY A-5 NOT VISIBLE FROM TWR DUE TO A BLDG.
  • ANG: MILITARY AIRCRAFT CALL 'TORCH OPS' 20 MIN PRIOR TO LDG.

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22PCR VALUE: 800/F/C/X/T
  • 13/31PCR VALUE: 760/F/C/X/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22RWY 22 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 9 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
  • 13APCH SLOPE 36:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Other notes

  • MANAGERAIRPORT OPERATIONS 309-697-8272 X 110

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KPIA

Answer card
ICAO
KPIA
Name
GENERAL DOWNING - PEORIA INTL
Location
PEORIA, ILLINOIS
Elevation
660.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,660.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 10,104 ft
Published ILS approaches
3
Published frequencies
15
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
240° at 38 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

General Downing - Peoria Intl sits in Peoria, Illinois. Field elevation is 660.7 ft MSL. The airport has 2 runways. The longest is 13/31 at 10,104 ft. The field is towered 24 hours. ILS approaches are available to runway ends 04, 13 and 31. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC gives you something different.

Byerly Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call them at (309) 697-6300 for current service details. Published remarks also matter here. A section of taxiway A-5 is not visible from the tower because of a building. Birds are present on and near the airport. Military aircraft should call Torch Ops 20 minutes before landing. Runway 04 has an approach lighting system. Runway 22 has a PAPI issue beyond 9 degrees right of centerline. The pavement strength is published for both runways. Check your aircraft weight and gear limits before you go.

For a first-time arrival, treat this as a busy controlled field with long pavement and multiple instrument options. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions. If you need airport operations, the published number is 309-697-8272 extension 110.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPIA?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC assigns something different.
What ILS approaches are available at KPIA?
ILS approaches are published for runway ends 04, 13 and 31. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before departure.
Is KPIA towered and what are the tower hours?
Yes. KPIA has a control tower that operates 24 hours.
Which runway is longest at KPIA?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at 10,104 ft. Runway 04/22 is 8,004 ft.
Which FBO is on the field at KPIA?
Byerly Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (309) 697-6300 for current service details.
Are there any runway or taxiway notes a first-time pilot should know at KPIA?
Yes. A portion of taxiway A-5 is not visible from the tower because of a building. Runway 22 also has a PAPI limitation beyond 9 degrees right of centerline.
Does KPIA have any published operational cautions?
Birds are present on and near the airport. Military aircraft should call Torch Ops 20 minutes before landing. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.
What runway surface and strength data are published for KPIA?
Runway 13/31 is concrete with PCN 760/F/C/X/T. Runway 04/22 is asphalt with PCN 800/F/C/X/T. Verify your aircraft limits before planning a heavy arrival.

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