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Decatur Airport

IATA DECICAO KDECLocal DEC🇺🇸 Decatur
Coordinates
39.8346°N, 88.8657°W
Elevation
682 ft (208 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:09
Sunrise
05:40
Sunset
20:24
Civil dusk
20:55

About 14h 43m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Decatur Airport

Decatur Airport

Decatur Airport is a public airport five miles east of Decatur, in Macon County, Illinois, United States. The airport is owned by the Decatur Park District. Airline service is subsidized by the federal government's Essential Air Service program at a cost of $6,120,951.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KDEC

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 248,496 ft / 2,590 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
12 / 306,799 ft / 2,072 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
18 / 365,298 ft / 1,615 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DCHAMPAIGN APP/DEP132.850 MHz
ATISATIS126.350 MHz
CTAFCTAF118.900 MHz
GNDGND121.750 MHz
RDOST LOUIS RDO122.300 MHz
TWRTWR118.900 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DECATUR CLASS DClass DControlledGND3200 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle692 ft
Obstacle620 ft
Obstacle620 ft
Obstacle587 ft
Obstacle597 ft
Obstacle600 ft
Obstacle719 ft
Obstacle676 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Decatur Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Decatur Airport?

The ICAO code for Decatur Airport is KDEC, and its IATA code is DEC.

Where is Decatur Airport located?

Decatur Airport is medium airport located in Decatur, United States, at an elevation of 682 ft (208 m).

How many runways does Decatur Airport have?

Decatur Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 8,496 ft / 2,590 m.

Which airlines fly to Decatur Airport?

Airlines historically serving Decatur Airport include Air Choice One (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Decatur Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Decatur Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Decatur Airport in?

Decatur Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Decatur Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Decatur Airport is approximately 3.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Decatur Airport?

The nearest airport to Decatur Airport is Corman Acres Airport (5IS4), about 5.7 nm to the se, followed by Gaitros STOL Airport and Adkisson Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Decatur Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.