General Downing - Peoria International (KPIA), Illinois
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
General Downing - Peoria International Airport (KPIA) serves the Peoria, Illinois area with two paved runways, the longer stretching 10,104 feet of concrete. The airport is towered and staffed around the clock, with Jet A and 100LL fuel available on field. Customs is handled onsite through CBP inspection services, and a USDA compliance agreement is also in place. As a Tier 1 facility, KPIA carries both scheduled and business aviation traffic, with FAA TFMSC data recording 4,328 business aviation operations against 18,135 total annual operations in 2025.
Runways
General Downing - Peoria International has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 10,104 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
General Downing - Peoria International has Jet A, 100LL and A++ available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
General Downing - Peoria International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
General Downing - Peoria International recorded 4,328 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June and November. Business aviation traffic at KPIA is concentrated in the second half of the year, with November and June posting the highest monthly operations counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 416 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
General Downing - Peoria International averages 8.5 days above 90°F in July, 28.0 freeze days in January and 2.5 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.3°F, and January the coldest, at 33.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
General Downing - Peoria International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
A lighted pipeline is located on the Runway 04 approach.
The PAPI for Runway 22 is unusable beyond nine degrees right of the runway centerline.
The approach slope is 36:1 to the displaced threshold.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 800/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 760/F/C/X/T
A portion of Taxiway A-5 is not visible from the tower due to an intervening building.
Military aircraft should call 'Torch Ops' 20 minutes prior to landing.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
General Downing - Peoria International has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Mount Hawley Auxiliary, 8.70 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KPIA
We arrange catering, fuel and trip support here. Supplier prices reach you unchanged; our coordination fee sits on its own line.
The same order, priced two ways.
$2,400.00 catering order at KPIA.
Unchanged.
What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
One line, fixed.
It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
Passed on at the exact amount the processor took.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KPIA?
Yes, General Downing - Peoria International Airport offers onsite CBP inspection services. A USDA compliance agreement is also in place at the field. This combination allows international arrivals to clear customs and agricultural inspection without diverting to another airport. Operators should confirm current CBP hours and any advance notice requirements directly with the inspection station before planning an international arrival at KPIA.
What is the longest runway at KPIA?
The longest runway at General Downing - Peoria International Airport is Runway 13/31, a concrete surface measuring 10,104 feet long and 150 feet wide. A second paved runway, 04/22, is also available at 8,004 feet long and 150 feet wide, with an asphalt surface. Both runways can accommodate a wide range of business and commercial aircraft. The length of Runway 13/31 supports operations by larger jet aircraft requiring longer takeoff and landing distances.
Are there any visual approach limitations at KPIA?
Yes, the PAPI serving Runway 22 at KPIA is unusable beyond nine degrees right of the runway centerline, according to airport remark data. Pilots flying an offset or wide approach to Runway 22 should not rely on PAPI guidance outside that lateral limit. A related remark notes an approach slope of 36:1 to a displaced threshold on the field. Crews should review current approach charts alongside these remarks when planning arrivals to KPIA.
Does KPIA have any wildlife or visibility hazards noted for ground operations?
General Downing - Peoria International Airport carries a remark noting birds on and in the vicinity of the airport, which crews should factor into approach and departure planning. Separately, a portion of Taxiway A-5 is not visible from the tower due to an intervening building. This blind spot means pilots and ground crews operating near that taxiway segment should maintain extra vigilance and clear communication with tower controllers. Both conditions are documented as standing remarks for KPIA.
What should military aircrews know before landing at KPIA?
Military aircraft operating into General Downing - Peoria International Airport are instructed to call 'Torch Ops,' the Air National Guard unit based at the field, 20 minutes prior to landing. This coordination call applies specifically to military traffic and is separate from standard civilian tower communications. Crews unfamiliar with this local procedure should include it in their arrival planning for KPIA. The requirement reflects the presence of an Air National Guard unit collocated with the civilian airport.