Flying in Peoria, IL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Peoria — the nearest is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (KPIA), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 55m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 05m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Peoria
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
Ingersoll Airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
Logan County Airport
Kewanee Municipal Airport
Galesburg Municipal Airport
Illinois Valley Regional Airport Walter A Duncan Field
Pontiac Municipal Airport
Macomb Municipal Airport
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Decatur Airport
Quad City International Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:32–19:28 | 14h 55m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:28–16:32 | 9h 05m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 16.6°C / 62°F | 6.2°C / 43°F | 22 km/h | 39% |
| Summer | 28.7°C / 84°F | 18.9°C / 66°F | 16 km/h | 36% |
| Autumn | 17.9°C / 64°F | 8.9°C / 48°F | 19 km/h | 25% |
| Winter | 3.8°C / 39°F | -5.1°C / 23°F | 20 km/h | 29% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Peoria, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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