Decatur Airport — Decatur, United States
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Distance & flight time from DEC
Decatur Airport
Decatur Airport, coded DEC, serves Decatur, Illinois, a mid-sized city in the state's agricultural heartland known for corn processing and companies like Archer Daniels Midland. The airport offers scheduled commercial service on a smaller scale, typically through regional partners connecting to major hub airports such as Chicago, alongside general aviation, corporate, and flight training activity. DEC has historically supported the logistics needs of the region's grain processing and manufacturing industries, and its runway infrastructure accommodates regional jets as well as smaller aircraft. As with many secondary Midwestern airports, passenger volumes are modest and service levels have shifted over the years depending on airline route economics and federal subsidy programs.
Runways at Decatur Airport (DEC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8496 ft (2590 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
| 12/30 | 6799 ft (2072 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
| 18/36 | 5298 ft (1615 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Decatur Airport (DEC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | CHAMPAIGN APP/DEP | 132.85 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.35 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.9 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.75 MHz |
| RDO | ST LOUIS RDO | 122.3 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.9 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Decatur Airport (DEC)
- University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) — 55.2 km (34.3 mi)
- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) — 69.4 km (43.1 mi)
- Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) — 71.6 km (44.5 mi)
- General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) — 115.9 km (72.0 mi)
- Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) — 140.0 km (87.0 mi)
- St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) — 146.0 km (90.7 mi)
- Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) — 162.3 km (100.8 mi)
- Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) — 165.9 km (103.1 mi)
DEC refers to Decatur, Illinois; travelers should double check they are not confusing it with Decatur, Georgia or Alabama, which use different airport codes entirely.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Decatur Airport?
The IATA code for Decatur Airport is DEC.
What is the ICAO code for Decatur Airport?
The ICAO code for Decatur Airport is KDEC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.