General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport- PIA-Greater Peoria Regional
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport is in Peoria, IL, United States. Formerly known as the Greater Peoria Regional Airport, it is known to locals as the Peoria International Airport. PIA-Greater Peoria Regional was built on a 195-acre land after the citizens of the city voted on having an airport in the region in 1932. It is within the same location as the Peoria Air National Guard Base and home to the Illinois Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility.
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The land that covers General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport is around 3800 acres with two runways. The airport records an average of 114 flights in a day in 2017 with 32% mostly for general aviation purposes. A total of 69 aircrafts are based in this airport in 2018, 14 of which are for military purposes. Major passengers airlines in the airport includes - Allegiant Air, Delta Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. Nearby areas to see during a layover includes Mossville, Pekin, East Peoria and Creve Coeur.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Be conveniently located near the local attractions in the airport when you stay at the PIA-Greater Peoria Regional hotels located near the terminal. These include the Holiday Inn and Suites East Peoria and Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette.
Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) is the nearest airport located within close proximity to PIA with a distance of 42 miles away from each other.
On this page it is easy to search for Peoria, IL airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Peoria, IL, United States (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the PIA airport. Most of these PIA hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Peoria, IL motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the PIA airport are Northwoods Mall, Big Creek Park, and Northwoods Mall.
