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Decatur Airport

Decatur, IllinoisElevation 682 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 8,496 ft

06/24
Dimensions
8,496 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0659°T
Landing length (LDA)8,496 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,496 / 8,496 / 8,496 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24239°T
Landing length (LDA)8,496 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,496 / 8,496 / 8,496 ft
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
12/30
Dimensions
6,799 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
MED
RWY 12119°T
Landing length (LDA)6,799 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,799 / 6,799 / 6,799 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30299°T
Landing length (LDA)6,799 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,799 / 6,799 / 6,799 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
18/36
Dimensions
5,298 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 18179°T
Landing length (LDA)5,298 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,298 / 5,298 / 5,298 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36359°T
Landing length (LDA)5,298 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,298 / 5,298 / 5,298 ft
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Decatur Airport is in Decatur, Illinois. Field elevation 682 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerTIM A. WRIGHT
Manager phone217-428-2423
AttendedALL SAT SUN, 0700–2130
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKDEC / DEC
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.8346, -88.8657
Distance from city4 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF118.900
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

132.85
CHAMPAIGN APP/DEP
A/D
126.35
ATIS
ATIS
118.9
CTAF
CTAF
121.75
GND
GND
122.3
ST LOUIS RDO
RDO
118.9
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PCR VALUE: 3280/F/D/X/T
›INDEX B ARFF CAPABILITY RQR 24 HR PPR - CTC AMGR.
›(CONTACT TITLE) 217-428-8836
›(LAHSO_ALD, RWY 24) SECONDARY LAHSO 8000 FT HOLD SHORT OF RWY 18/36.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC CHICAGO ARTCC 630-906-8921.
›TWY A RSTRD NORTH OF TWY G TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OF 86FT OR LESS WITHOUT PPR - CTC AMGR.
›RWY 12 & 18 AND RWY 06 & 36 CLOSELY ALIGNED. VFY CORRECT RWY AND COMPASS HDG PRIOR TO DEP.
›FOR US CUSTOMS CALL 217-425-4803.
›SNOW REMOVAL OPS WINTER MONTHS MNT CTAF. LNDG/DEP ACFT USE CTAF WHEN ATCT CLSD.
›GLIDER OPS RWY 06 & 30 ONLY, RQR WRITTEN APVL - CTC AMGR. SOD OPS NA.
›BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD BE ALERT FOR VEHICULAR TFC IN ARPT OPS AREAS.
›N RAMP FROM HNGR B TO HNGR G CLSD TO ACFT OVR 12500 LBS.
›PCR VALUE: 1200/F/D/X/T
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 06; MIRL RWY 12/30 & 18/36; TWY LGTS RWY 06 - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 06/24 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.
›PCR VALUE: 3250/F/D/X/T
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KDEC on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KDEC have a METAR?
Yes. KDEC is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KDEC have a TAF?
When KDEC issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KDEC?
KDEC sits at 682 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KDEC?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.