Airport

Mt. Hawely Auxiliary Airport is run and operated by the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria.  This public use airport offers a 4,000 ft runway, 24-hr self-service fueling, access to a relaxing lounge with free wi-fi and restrooms, courtesy car, T-hangar rental, IA certification and more.

Gas Prices

   Credit Card, Jet A & 100 LL, Self-Service

Hours of Operation

7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Self-Service 100LL and Jet A fuel tanks are always accessible with credit card. For current fuel price comparisons, check the AirNav Website

Directions

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Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport
1320 W Bird Boulevard
Peoria, IL 61615

Chillicothe and North
  1. Take IL-29 South toward Peoria
  2. Merge onto IL-6 West toward I-474
  3. Take the exit for Allen Road South
  4. Turn right onto Willow Knolls Drive
  5. Turn left onto N Radnor Road
  6. Turn right onto W Bird Boulevard
  7. The airport entrance will be on your right
Downtown Peoria/I-74 and South
  1. Take I-74 West toward Galesburg
  2. Take Exit 88 for Allen Road North
  3. Turn left onto Willow Knolls Drive
  4. Turn left onto N Radnor Road
  5. Turn right onto W Bird Boulevard
  6. The airport entrance will be on your right
Germantown Hills/Washington and East
  1. Take US-150 West or I-74 West toward Peoria
  2. Merge onto War Memorial Drive/US-150 heading west
  3. Turn left onto Willow Knolls Drive
  4. Turn left onto Allen Radnor Road
  5. Turn right onto W Bird Boulevard
  6. The airport entrance will be on your right
Kickapoo/Edwards and West
  1. Take IL-8 East toward Peoria
  2. Merge onto I-474 North, then IL-6 North
  3. Take the Allen Road South Exit
  4. Turn left onto Willow Knolls Drive
  5. Turn left onto N Radnor Road
  6. Turn right onto W Bird Boulevard
  7. The airport entrance will be on your right

Additional Services/Offerings

Courtesy Car

For fly-in visitors of Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport
Visitors to Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport will have access to the airport courtesy car. Use of the car is limited to short trips in the Peoria area (20 mile radius from the center of town). The car will be provided free of charge. Users will need to provide proof of insurance and a license to drive. Liability for use of the car is assumed by the user. Overnight use of the car can be arranged in special circumstances.

Use of the courtesy car

The courtesy car can be utilized by any fly-in visitor of Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport, provided they:

  • Have a valid United States driver’s license
  • Have proof of current car insurance
  • Sign the Use of Airport Courtesy Car form which indemnifies the MAAP from all claims regarding their use of the courtesy car
  • Are over the age of 21

Use of the courtesy car is restricted by the following:

  • Only the individual providing driver’s license and insurance information is allowed to operate the car.
  • The car can only be used for a period of no longer than four (4) hours unless special arrangements have been made with the Airport.
  • The car can only be taken to areas within a 20-mile radius of the City of Peoria. This distance includes the hotels and establishments around the Peoria area.

While using the courtesy car, drivers are required to follow all applicable laws of the State of Illinois. In addition, they are required to observe the following:

Agrees to refrain from the use of a cellular phone to talk, text message, or otherwise communicate while operating the courtesy car.

Prohibited from the consumption of alcohol or any other chemical which may impair driving ability during the period in which he/she is possession of the courtesy car. May not operate the courtesy car while under the influence of alcohol or other chemical which may impair driving ability.

Reserving the courtesy car

No reservations will be accepted for use of the courtesy car. Use of the car will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cost for use

There is no cost for use of the airport courtesy car.

Responsibility for moving violations, etc.

Users are solely responsible for any legal action which may stem from their use of the courtesy car, including tickets, lawsuits or repair costs.

If a user of the courtesy car does not return the car as scheduled, airport staff will contact the Peoria Police Department. In cases where the courtesy car is returned damaged, airport staff, with the assistance of the City Attorneys office, will be responsible for filing a claim and arranging for repairing damage.

Tie Downs and Overnight Rental

Need a tie down for the night?  Or want an overnight rental at an open T-Hangar? Please call 309-697-8272 for more information.  Space is limited!  Prior reservations are required for assistance as an attendant is not guaranteed on site 24/7.