Press Room

Jan 16, 2013—The General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport set a new record for the number of passengers departing and arriving at the facility during the course of a year…

Nov 02, 2012—For the third straight month, The General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport has established a new record for the number of passengers departing and arriving…

Aug 14, 2012—The airline passenger count for July 2012 was 54,073, breaking a record that has stood since 2008…

Apr 19, 2012—The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria (MAAP) released year to date usage reports for March and is pleased to report a significant increase…

Apr 10, 2012—Allegiant today announces new, nonstop jet service between Peoria, Ill. and Southwest Florida, via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), will begin June 28, 2012. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service with fares as low as $74.99* one way.…

Apr 06, 2012—The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria (MAAP) is pleased to introduce the PIA Rewards Program, a free program that rewards travelers who frequently utilize the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport…

Feb 09, 2012—The demolition project at the Peoria International Airport will result in traffic changes along airport entrance roadways…

Dec 07, 2011—The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria provides notice that demolition of the Old Terminal at the Airport will change parking and vehicle traffic…

Nov 18, 2011—The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria announced that Delta Air Lines will launch new nonstop daily service to Atlanta…

Oct 06, 2011—The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria (MAAP) is pleased to announce the Transportation Security Administration is upgrading the passenger screening equipment it will use at the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport…

Apr 27, 2011—The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria (MAAP) is pleased to announce the completion of the $65 million General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport new terminal…

Apr 22, 2011—There will be changes to traffic flow on the airport grounds starting April 27, 2011…

Jun 25, 2010—The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria (MAAP) would like to announce changes to the parking lot and roadways related to construction of the new terminal building…

Apr 11, 2010—Beginning Monday, April 12, 2010 the Lower Level Terminal Road will be reduced to one lane…

Mar 05, 2010—The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria (MAAP) is pleased to announce that Delta Airlines is upgrading its aircraft to the Bombardier CRJ200…

Feb 22, 2010—The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria (MAAP) announced today that updates to the lower service drive are complete. As of today, work has begun on the upper service drive…

Aug 26, 2009—The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria (MAAP) held its topping out ceremony for the new General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) terminal construction project…

Jul 10, 2009—The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria announces several parking/traffic flow changes that will assist with new the terminal construction process…

May 22, 2009—The MAAP has appointed a new Director of Airports. At its meeting Monday afternoon, the MAAP announced the appointment of Gene N. Olson as its new Director of Airports beginning on June 15th…