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MAAP Plans Groundbreaking for Air Traffic Control Tower
WHO: Metropolitan Airport Authority Staff and Board, Congressman LaHood, Congressman Sorensen, Federal Aviation Administration, Senator Koehler, Representative Spain, City, County and Many More…
WHAT: Groundbreaking Ceremony for the NEW Air Traffic Control Tower, marking the success of multiple entities striving to achieve improvements for PIA and the community. Together they celebrate the determination and dedication of 12+ years of persistence for the betterment of the future of aviation in Peoria.
WHEN: Monday, October 21, 2024 | 10:00-11:00am
WHERE: General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, Site of NEW Air Traffic Control Tower
Parking is available in the BYERLY AVIATION Parking Lot and OVERFLOW Parking Lot.
The Main Lot AND Overflow/Additional Parking Lots are FULL. Please arrive 2 hours prior to your flight in order to find a parking spot! Those parked illegally will receive a ticket. If the Byerly Aviation Lot and Overflow Parking (passed employee parking) become full, we will provide additional spaces and alert you accordingly with signage and/or an attendant. We have opened an additional lot just passed the Air Traffic Control Tower, before Byerly Aviation (See Map Below).
Please remember Airline Ticket Counters close 45 minutes prior to their flights. Make sure to plan accordingly.
Safe Travels and Thank You for flying PIA!