General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (IATA: PIA) is located in the center of Illinois, approximately 6 miles (10 km) west of downtown Peoria.
The airport is named after a distinguished U.S. Army general who was born in Peoria. Approximately 700,000 passengers use this airport annually. It is the preferred airport for reaching Peoria and surrounding communities, which are home to global companies such as Caterpillar.
Interactive Peoria Airport Map
Peoria International Airport – terminal and gate map
Peoria International Airport has one terminal building. The terminal was renovated in 2011. There are 14 gates accessible after security check. Moving from one point to another within the terminal is extremely easy. The terminal features check-in counters, a central TSA security checkpoint, baggage claim area, restaurant, café, and a gift shop. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the airport for passengers.
Parking Areas
General parking areas at Peoria Airport are free of charge. The main lot located north of the terminal and the Satellite lot west of the terminal are free of charge. You can park your vehicle in these parking areas for as long as you wish. For short visits of less than two hours, you can use the metered parking area in front of the terminal. There is also a paid parking area at the west entrance of the terminal. This area is only available to passengers with lounge access.
All parking lots have designated parking spaces for people with disabilities.
Car Rental at the airport
Car rental companies have counters at Peoria International Airport, located directly opposite the baggage claim area inside the terminal building. You can easily rent a car after landing. Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and National provide services here. You can pick up your rental car from the parking areas just outside the terminal building. The offices operate according to the airport’s flight schedule.
Find transportation from the airport – Citylink, taxi, uber/lyft
CityLink Buses: CityLink, a public transportation company serving the Peoria area, operates bus route 7 between the airport and downtown Peoria and other important locations. The bus stop is right in front of the PIA Terminal. The average travel time is 29 minutes.
Taxis: Taxi stands are located in front of the terminal building. Taxis operate according to flight schedules.
Shared Rides (Uber/Lyft): Ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are available at Peoria Airport. Passengers can request a ride through the apps and board their vehicles at designated pickup points.
VIP Lounge at Peoria International Airport
There is one VIP lounge inside the terminal at Peoria International Airport.
Premier Lounge: This lounge area is only available to PIA Premier Lounge members. The annual fee is $125. The lounge area features comfortable seating, complimentary coffee and water, flight information boards, and a work desk.
Lost & Found
If you lose an item in the general areas of the airport, such as the terminal building, security checkpoints, or parking lots, you should contact the Peoria Airport Lost and Found Office. You can call 309-697-8272 for more information.
If you left your belongings on the plane, at the boarding gate area, or at the baggage claim carousel, you should contact the lost and found department of the airline you traveled with. Major airlines serving PIA:
Allegiant Air: 702-505-8888
American Airlines: 800-433-7300
United Airlines: 800-221-6903
Restaurants at Peoria International Airport
Junction City Restaurant and Bar (Pre-Security): This restaurant is located in the main lobby of the terminal. It serves hot meals, sandwiches, salads, and beverages.
There is another branch of the same restaurant in the post-security area.
Vending machines are located at various points throughout the terminal.
Shopping at Airport
Shopping options at Peoria Airport are quite limited.
There are small gift shops and vending machines at several points in the terminal, selling souvenirs and basic necessities. Local products, electronic accessories, and snacks are available for purchase.
Hotels at Peoria International Airport
There are hotels near Peoria International Airport, most of which offer free airport shuttle service, located within a few minutes’ drive.
Baymont Inn: Located 3 miles from the airport. Free shuttle service is available.
Candlewood Suites: Located 4 miles from the airport. This hotel is designed for extended stays. Suite rooms feature fully equipped kitchens.
Country Inn & Suites: Located 4 miles from the airport. Free breakfast is served every morning. Suitable for business travelers.
Courtyard by Marriott Peoria Downtown: This hotel is located in the city center.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites: Located 4 miles from the airport. Room rates are more economical than other hotels. Free airport shuttle service is available.
Peoria International Airport Flights and Airlines
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport is a regional airport. Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and United Airlines operate nonstop flights to 13 different destinations with an average of 40 departures per day.
Allegiant Air: One of the airport’s major carriers, it offers direct flights to popular vacation and entertainment destinations such as Las Vegas, Orlando-Sanford, Phoenix-Mesa, Punta Gorda/Fort Myers, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, and Sarasota/Bradenton.
American Airlines: Offers regular flights to major hubs such as Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
United Express: Operates flights to important hubs such as Chicago O’Hare (ORD).
Satellite view of Peoria International Airport. Click to enlarge
Peoria International Airport destination map (June 2025). Click to enlarge
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