The Greater Peoria Honor Flight provides veterans with an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C., where they can visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifices.
UPCOMING 2026 FLIGHTS
• October 20, 2026
• November 17, 2026
WHO MAY APPLY?
Honorably discharged veterans from any era may submit an application. Greater Peoria Honor Flight currently gives priority to:
• Veterans with applications dating back to 2018
• Veterans born before 1940
• Terminally ill veterans
• Veterans with significant health concerns
If a veteran’s medical condition changes after applying, please notify Greater Peoria Honor Flight.
COST FOR VETERANS
The trip is completely free for participating veterans, thanks to donations and community sponsorships. The experience generally includes a pre-flight dinner, transportation, meals, guided memorial tours and a welcome-home celebration.
GUARDIANS
Each veteran travels with a guardian who provides assistance throughout the day.
• A guardian may be a family member or close friend.
• Guardians should generally be between ages 18 and 65 and physically capable of assisting the veteran, including pushing a wheelchair throughout the day.
• The guardian fee is currently $500.
• Spouses and significant others cannot serve as guardians under Honor Flight Hub rules.
• If a veteran does not have an eligible guardian, Greater Peoria Honor Flight may match the veteran with a trained volunteer or active-duty service member.
APPLY HERE
Veteran application:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSe1W3os9Ah1X1…/viewform
Honor Flight information and updates:
https://www.greaterpeoriahonorflight.org
Please submit only one application. Veterans who have already applied should call or email to check their status or update their information rather than submitting another application.
309-431-1280
info@gphf.net
P.O. Box 5072, Peoria, IL 61601
Please share this information with a veteran who deserves their Day of Honor!
Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission
414 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois
309-477-2271
***Courtesy of the Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission Facebook Page***
