Peoria, Illinois

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Private charter to & from Peoria

Fly private to Peoria for heavy-equipment engineering, a major regional medical center and the bluffs of the Illinois River

  • PIA
  • KCTK
  • K3MY
  • KC15
  • KC75

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Peoria grew up on the Illinois River as a manufacturing town, and it remains closely tied to Caterpillar, which was headquartered here for decades and still runs major engineering and manufacturing operations in the region. Healthcare has become just as important: OSF HealthCare is based in Peoria, and the city’s hospitals and the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria make it the medical center for much of central Illinois. Bradley University and a federal agricultural research lab, where scientists developed mass production of penicillin during World War II, round out the economy.

Peoria is about 170 miles from Chicago and a similar distance from St. Louis, and airline connections usually mean a stop elsewhere. General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport is a short drive from downtown and the hospitals, which makes a private flight practical for suppliers, consultants, physicians and families heading to medical appointments. Visitors enjoy the riverfront museums and restaurants, the mansions along Grandview Drive, Bradley basketball and the bald eagles that winter along the river.

Airports

Charter to and from Peoria airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Peoria, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • PIA

    Commercial airport

    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport

    Peoria · KPIA

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    10,104 ft

  • KCTK

    Regional airport

    Ingersoll Airport

    Canton

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,899 ft

  • K3MY

    Regional airport

    Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport

    Peoria

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    4,001 ft

  • KC15

    Regional airport

    Pekin Municipal Airport

    Pekin

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • KC75

    Regional airport

    Marshall County Airport

    Lacon

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    4,003 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Peoria

When to go. Late spring through early fall is the most pleasant time to visit Peoria, when the riverfront hosts concerts, festivals and outdoor dining. Fall color along the river bluffs peaks in October, and winter, though cold, is prime time for watching bald eagles that gather along the Illinois River. Summers are warm and humid, with occasional thunderstorms, and Bradley basketball fills the downtown arena through the winter.

  1. 01

    Caterpillar Visitors Center

    On the riverfront, interactive exhibits and a simulator let visitors explore the company’s machines and climb into the cab of a giant mining truck.

  2. 02

    Peoria Riverfront Museum

    Next door to the Caterpillar center, this museum combines art, history and science galleries with a planetarium and a giant-screen theater.

  3. 03

    Grandview Drive

    This winding drive along the bluffs in Peoria Heights passes grand homes and sweeping views of the Illinois River valley, and is a favorite route for walkers and cyclists.

  4. 04

    Wildlife Prairie Park

    West of the city, this park of nearly 2,000 acres shows animals native to Illinois, including bison, elk, black bears and wolves, in natural habitats, with lodging in cabins and converted rail cars.

  5. 05

    Spirit of Peoria

    This paddlewheel riverboat offers sightseeing and dining cruises on the Illinois River, with longer seasonal trips to nearby river towns.

  6. 06

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Trails wind through wooded bluffs and hill prairie just north of town, with a nature center and good birdwatching through the seasons.

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Flying private in Peoria

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Peoria?

Littlebird flies in and out of General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA), Ingersoll Airport (KCTK), Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport (K3MY), Pekin Municipal Airport (KC15), and Marshall County Airport (KC75). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Peoria?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Peoria?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Peoria?

Popular trips include Chicago (about 45 min), St. Louis (about 50 min), Milwaukee (about 1 hr 5 min), and Indianapolis (about 1 hr 5 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Peoria, IL safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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