Decatur Airport (KDEC / DEC)
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KDEC airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KDEC
- IATA code
- DEC
- City
- Decatur
- Region
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 682 ft (208 m)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- Coordinates
- 39.8346° N, 88.8657° W
- Empty legs from
- 2
- Empty legs to
- 2
Weather & airport info KDEC
Current weather
Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 08:54 UTC- Wind
- 10 kt (19 km/h) from south (170°)
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- overcast at 6,000 ft
- Temperature
- 18 °C (dew point 16 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,015 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KDEC 030854Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM OVC060 18/16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01780156 58007
Forecast (TAF)
- 03 Nov, 06:00–15:00 UTC14 kt (26 km/h) from south (170°), gusts up to 24 kt · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 2,500 ft, broken clouds at 3,500 ft
- 03 Nov, 15:00–20:00 UTCfrom16 kt (30 km/h) from south (170°), gusts up to 26 kt · visibility 10 km or more · Showers in the vicinity · overcast at 2,500 ft
- 03 Nov, 20:00–01:00 UTCfrom21 kt (39 km/h) from south (170°), gusts up to 33 kt · visibility 10 km or more · Light rain showers · broken clouds at 2,000 ft
- 04 Nov, 01:00–06:00 UTCfrom16 kt (30 km/h) from south (170°), gusts up to 26 kt · visibility 10 km or more · Light rain · overcast at 2,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF KDEC 030520Z 0306/0406 17014G24KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 FM031500 17016G26KT P6SM VCSH OVC025 FM032000 17021G33KT P6SM -SHRA BKN020 FM040100 17016G26KT P6SM -RA OVC020
Airport
- Elevation
- 682 ft (208 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:26 / 16:51 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,590 m (8,496 ft) | asphalt/concrete | yes |
| 12/30 | 2,072 m (6,799 ft) | asphalt/concrete | yes |
| 18/36 | 1,615 m (5,298 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- ATIS: 126.35
- CTAF: 118.9
- Ground: 121.75
- Tower: 118.9
- UNICOM: 122.95
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KDEC
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Closed per NOTAM: RWY 12/30
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (10)
Minimums (2)
LAHSO (1)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KDEC(6)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- ClosedRunway: closed10/057· until 30 Nov, 23:15 UTC
Runway 12/30 is closed.
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RWY 12/30 CLSD
10/057 NOTAMR Q) KZKC/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3950N08851W005 A) KDEC B) 2610291300 C) 2611302315 E) RWY 12/30 CLSD
- Out of servicePAPI: unserviceable10/063· until 30 Nov, 17:00 UTC
The Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) for runway 30 is out of service. The PAPI helps pilots maintain the correct glide path for landing.
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RWY 30 PAPI U/S
10/063 NOTAMR Q) KZKC/QLPAS/IV/BO/A/000/999/3950N08851W005 A) KDEC B) 2610291300 C) 2611301700 E) RWY 30 PAPI U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable10/013· until 01 Jan, 12:35 UTC
The lighting of a tower 15.3 nautical miles west of the airport is out of service. The top of the tower is 862.9 ft above sea level, 259.8 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1219386) 395010.20N0891153.20W (15.3NM W DEC) 862.9FT (259.8FT AGL) U/S
10/013 NOTAMN<br/> <b>Q) </b>KZKC/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/009/3950N08851W005<br/> <b>A) </b>KDEC<br/> <b>B) </b>2610031135<br/> <b>C) </b>2701011235<br/> <b>E) </b> TOWER LGT (ASR 1219386) 395010.20N0891153.20W (15.3NM W DEC) 862.9FT (259.8FT AGL) U/S<br/>
- Out of serviceObstacle10/011· until 02 Dec, 23:59 UTC
A tower obstacle light (ASR 1016052) 13.8 nautical miles north-northwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 1084.3 feet above sea level, 380.2 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1016052) 400305.00N0885753.00W (13.8NM NNW DEC) 1084.3FT (380.2FT AGL) U/S
10/011 NOTAMN<BR> <B>Q) </B>KZKC/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/011/3950N08851W005<BR> <B>A) </B>KDEC<BR> <B>B) </B>2610021734<BR> <B>C) </B>2612022359<BR> <B>E) </B> TOWER LGT (ASR 1016052) 400305.00N0885753.00W (13.8NM NNW DEC) 1084.3FT (380.2FT AGL) U/S<BR>
- Out of serviceObstacle09/068· until 13 Nov, 07:47 UTC
The lighting of a tower 19.4 nautical miles north-northeast of the airport is out of service. The top of the tower is 1062 ft above sea level, 349 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 1997-AGL-2460-OE) 400835N0884439W (19.4NM NNE DEC) 1062FT (349FT AGL) U/S
- NoticeInstrument approach procedure5845/26· until 28 Sept, 12:51 UTC (estimated)
For the RNAV (GPS) approach to runway 30 at Decatur airport, the visual glide slope indicator (VGSI) and the RNAV glideslope are not coincident.
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IAP DECATUR, DECATUR, IL. RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, AMDT 2... PROFILE NOTE: VGSI AND RNAV GLIDEPATH NOT COINCIDENT (VGSI ANGLE 3.00/TCH 51). 2609281251-2809281251EST
Q) KZKC/QPIXX/I/NBO/A/000/999/3950N08851W005 A) KDEC B) 2609281250 C) 2705101245EST E) DEC DECATUR, DECATUR, IL. RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, AMDT 2... PROFILE NOTE: VGSI AND RNAV GLIDEPATH NOT COINCIDENT (VGSI ANGLE 3.00/TCH 51).
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Decatur Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 36
- Departures
- 20
- Different jets
- 30
Most frequent origins: Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field (3).
Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation Latitude (7), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (6), Cessna Citation CJ2 (6), Cessna Citation CJ3 (5), Pilatus PC-12 (5).
Monday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Empty legs from KDEC
2 departures available
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Empty legs to KDEC
2 arrivals available
- Sat, Nov 1411:01Kansas CityKMKC · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown AirportDecaturKDEC · Decatur AirportBombardier Challenger 3009—On request14NovKansas City → DecaturKMKC → KDEC · 11:01Bombardier Challenger 300 · 9 seatsOn request
- Sat, Nov 14in 11 daysKansas CityKMKC · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown AirportDecaturKDEC · Decatur AirportBombardier Inc Challenger 300/3509—On request14NovKansas City → DecaturKMKC → KDEC · in 11 daysBombardier Inc Challenger 300/350 · 9 seatsOn request
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About the airport
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KDEC airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Decatur airport (KDEC) today?
There are currently 6 valid NOTAMs for Decatur (KDEC). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Runway: closed; PAPI: unserviceable; Obstacle lights: unserviceable; Obstacle: out of service. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Decatur airport (KDEC)?
According to the latest weather report for KDEC (METAR, 03 Nov, 08:54 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 10 kt (19 km/h) from south (170°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 18 °C (dew point 16 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Decatur airport (KDEC)?
Decatur (KDEC) has 3 runways: runway 06/24 with 2,590 m (8,496 ft), asphalt/concrete, runway 12/30 with 2,072 m (6,799 ft), asphalt/concrete and runway 18/36 with 1,615 m (5,298 ft), asphalt. The longest is 2,590 m.
What are the radio frequencies at Decatur airport (KDEC)?
Frequencies at KDEC: Tower 118.9 MHz, Ground 121.75 MHz and ATIS 126.35 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Decatur Airport?
The ICAO code is KDEC and the IATA code is DEC. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KDEC airport?
Decatur Airport sits at 682 ft (208 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.
Can I fly to KDEC by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Decatur Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to KDEC?
There are currently 2 empty legs departing from and 2 arriving at Decatur Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.