Contact 

Mailing Address:

EAA Chapter 563

1320 W. Bird Blvd.

Peoria, IL 61615

Phone:

(309) 303-7200 - J.J. Hoevelmann, President

General Email:

info@eaa563.org - Karl Kleimenhagen, Secretary

Young Eagles:

eagles@eaa563.org - Todd Moore, Coordinator

Our social links are located in the footer of each website page.

In order to join Chapter 563, you must first hold an individual or family membership through EAA National. Chapter dues are $40/year for individual or family plans. Fill out our membership application and bring the initial fee in cash to any breakfast/meeting. Contact information is stored in the Membership Directory on a protected page accessible only to members. You may request to omit your phone and email from the chapter records.

Members wishing to park by the chapter hangar may request a gate card from the Peoria Airport Authority. First print the Supplemental Access Card form (please use block letters) and then follow the instructions on the form.

Chapter 563 is a 501(c)(3) public charity, meaning donations are tax-deductible. Caterpillar employees and retirees may be eligible for a matching gift from the Caterpillar Foundation on donations. To apply for the match, search for "Experimental Aircraft" in Illinois and select Chapter 563, or use our tax ID: 371404957.