COVID-19 Information

February 2, 2021

The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria, which operates and manages General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) and Mt. Hawley Airport (3MY), is following the guidance of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Peoria County Health Department (PCHD) as well as our airlines and tenants to help protect our passengers from COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Latest Updates - Effective January 29, 2021

In accordance with TSA Security Directive (SD) 1542-21-01; Security Measures – Face Mask Requirements. The SD is issued to implement the January 21, 2021, Executive Order on promoting measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by travelers within the United States and those who enter the country from abroad. The SD also supports enforcement of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Order mandating masks issued on January 29, 2021.

The following measures have been instituted as of January 31, 2021:

Federal law requires wearing a mask at all times in and on the airport and failure to comply may result in removal and denial of re-entry.
Refusing to ear a mask in or on the airport is a violation of federal law; individuals may be subject to penalties under federal law.

For more information and Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

In addition the airlines require face-covering at all times of your flight. Please visit their websites or the following links for more information for your upcoming flight.

Allegiant – Face coverings are required for passengers since July 2, 2020.
American Airlines – Face coverings are required for passengers since May 11, 2020.
United Airlines – Face coverings are required for passengers since May 4, 2020.

Safety Measures taken at PIA

TSA is allowing one liquid sanitizer container, up to 12 ounces per passenger, in carry-on bags until further notice. (see below for link)
Continue daily antiviral cleaning throughout the facility in accordance with CDC.
Signage posted indicating use of face masks and maintaining social distancing from other passengers.
Social Distancing Markers in ticket counter lines to enhance social distancing between passengers.
Personal protective shields are installed at every ticket counter, rental car station and airline gate.

For additional information on COVID-19

Flight Cancellations, Rebooking and Future Travel Information

We encourage travelers to check with their airline for current information, rebooking procedures and travel policies:

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Policies

Use the following link to check Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Policies:

TSA Website

Food and Beverages at PIA

Food and beverages are available before and after the security checkpoint at The Junction. In addition, the gift shop provides snack options, post security and 24-hr Vending Machines are located in the Meet and Greet area on the public side of the airport terminal as well across from Gates 7 and 8 on the air side of the airport terminal.

PIA Shuttle Service

Shuttle service has been suspended at this time. For shuttle assistance please call PIA Airport Operations, (309)697-8272, ext.110, or pick up a white courtesy phone.

General Passenger Precautions

We encourage all travelers and visitors to PIA to take the following personal precautions listed below by the CDC:

Spanish Version

For information, contact:
Gene Olson, Director of Airports
Phone: 309-697-8272
Email: golson@flypia.com