Decatur Airport

KDEC / DEC

Decatur, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 23:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:54Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -17°C
11kt
290°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.20
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDEC 172354Z 29011KT 10SM SCT031 M09/M17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP238 T10941167 11061 21094 51024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 682ft
SCT 3,100ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,782ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.20 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.53 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (682 ft)
Pressure Alt
402 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -2,314 ft
ISA Deviation: -22.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KDEC 172320Z 1800/1824 27011G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN035 PROB30 1801/1804 3SM -SN BKN025 FM180400 27010G19KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 FM180900 26009KT P6SM SCT030 FM181500 23012G21KT P6SM SCT040 BKN120 FM182200 22013G22KT 5SM -SN FEW009 BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 11kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500ft
01:00Z PROB30
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 2,500ft
Light Snow
04:00Z FM180400
+4h
MVFR 270° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500ft
09:00Z FM180900
+9h
VFR 260° 9kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DEC
06
24
12
30 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 8,496 ft 150 ft PEM 59°
↓ 6.9kt ↔ 8.5kt
129° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
6,799 ft 150 ft PEM 119°
↑ 10.8kt ↔ 1.9kt
10° angle
18/36 5,299 ft 150 ft ASP 179°
↓ 3.9kt ↔ 10.3kt
111° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Decatur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDEC
IATA Code: DEC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 682 ft MSL

Location

City: Decatur
Country: US
Latitude: 39.834599°
Longitude: -88.865700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 8,496 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,799 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,299 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Decatur Airport

Decatur Airport (KDEC/DEC) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Decatur, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 682 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (06/24, 12/30, 18/36) with PEM and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.