The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria (MAAP) is a municipal corporation created under the laws of the State of Illinois. With a total operating budget of approximately $5.7 million, MAAP owns and operates two airports: the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport on the southwest edge of the City of Peoria, and the Mt. Hawley Auxiliary Airport on the northern edge of the city.

The General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport currently provides first-rate airline service to major connecting hubs and exciting vacation destinations. Airfreight service is provided by UPS serving Central Illinois with daily flights to major freight hubs. General Aviation is served by Byerly Aviation at PIA and by the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria at Mount Hawley Airport. For further information, please contact Airport Staff.