General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (KPIA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (KPIA) is a regional airport serving Peoria, IL at 660 ft. KPIA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 13, 22, 31), longest 10,104 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KPIA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPIA 130154Z 32005KT 10SM CLR 23/20 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02280200
What changed at KPIA?
Since the 0054Z (7:54 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.91 → 29.94 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KPIA
KPIA is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 660 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KPIA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 10,104 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 04 | 8,004 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 22 | 8,004 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 13 | 10,104 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPIA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, IL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KPIA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KPIA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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JOT UA /OV JOT/TM 0104/FL280/TP B737/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM DURC
JOT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JOTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
DBQ UA /OV DBQ180025/TM 2303/FL380/TP B738/TB CONS MOD
DBQ UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DBQ180025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2303Reported at 23:03 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.Show raw report
ARP UAL2056 4200N 09000W 2250 F380 280/074KT TB MODERATE SK IC
ARP UAL2056 4200N 09000W 225…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
JOT UA /OV JOT/TM 2245/FL340/TP CRJ9/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
JOT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JOTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2245Reported at 22:45 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
ARP UAL2240 4047N 09131W 2215 F320 283/058KT TB SMTH IC
ARP UAL2240 4047N 09131W 221…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
MLI UA /OV MLI/TM 2207/FL031/TP CRJ7/SK OVC031-TOP035/RM DURC
MLI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLILocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2207Reported at 22:07 UTC.FL031Altitude: 3,100 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC031-TOP035Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
MLI UA /OV MZV010020/TM 2203/FL280/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CHOP
MLI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MZV010020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2203Reported at 22:03 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
MLI UA /OV MLI/TM 2104/FL035/TP E145/SK OVC035-TOP043/RM DURC
MLI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLILocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2104Reported at 21:04 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC035-TOP043Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPIA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPIA reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 52%
- 13
- 18%
- 31
- 16%
- 04
- 14%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KPIA 122320Z 1300/1324 33005KT P6SM SCT040 FM131000 02005KT P6SM BKN150 FM131600 02008KT P6SM -SHRA BKN090
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KPIA
- IATA
- PIA
- FAA LID
- PIA
- City
- Peoria
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 660 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.6638, -89.6926
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,104 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.1 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 36m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Pekin RC Club Inc - Hermon D Lowery Field , Pekin, IL · 7 mi
- Washington R/C Flyer - Germantown Middle School , Germantown Hills, IL · 15 mi
- Peoria RC Modelers - North Old Galena Rd , Chillicothe, IL · 15 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KPIA
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPIA reported VFR conditions during about 78.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 258 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.6 kt, calm 13.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60.3 | 22.0 | 9.9 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 70.2 | 17.7 | 7.4 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 74.8 | 15.6 | 6.9 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 81.7 | 11.5 | 5.0 | 1.7 |
| May | 84.2 | 10.4 | 4.2 | 1.2 |
| Jun | 89.0 | 7.2 | 2.8 | 1.0 |
| Jul | 89.1 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 89.2 | 7.5 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Sep | 87.3 | 7.5 | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 83.5 | 9.7 | 5.2 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 75.8 | 15.8 | 5.8 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 59.2 | 23.5 | 10.3 | 7.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5 kt |
| Feb | 7.4 kt |
| Mar | 8.0 kt |
| Apr | 8.2 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.1 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.8 kt |
| Sep | 5.2 kt |
| Oct | 6.4 kt |
| Nov | 7.2 kt |
| Dec | 7.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPIA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, IL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KPIA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KPIA?+
KPIA has 4 runways: 04, 13, 22, 31; the longest is 10,104 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPIA report its own weather?+
Yes. General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPIA have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPIA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KPIA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPIA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPIA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (KPIA) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (KPIA)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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