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KPIA

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport · Peoria

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
660 ft / 201 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.10 MHz (PEORIA TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (KPIA), located in Peoria, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 660 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KPIA / PIA
Municipality
Peoria
Country
Region
US-IL — Illinois
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
660 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,104 ft / 3,080 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 127° / 307°
RWY 13 (127°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: GZX | CRS: 129°
RWY 31 (307°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: PIA | CRS: 309°
Runway 04 / 22
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,003 ft / 2,439 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 38.5° / 218.5°
RWY 04 (38.5°)
110.55 MHz
IDENT: RNX | CRS: 41°
RWY 22 (218.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D PEORIA APP/DEP
124.67 MHz
ASOS ASOS
126.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.10 MHz
GND GND
121.85 MHz
OPS ARNG OPS
32.30 MHz
POST ANG OPS
141.55 MHz
RDO KANKAKEE RDO
122.35 MHz
TWR PEORIA TWR
119.10 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026