Decatur Airport (DEC): Codes, Runways & Location
Decatur Airport (IATA: DEC · ICAO: KDEC) is a medium-sized airport serving Decatur, United States. It lies at 39.8346° N, 88.8657° W, 682 ft (208 m) above sea level.
Overview of Decatur Airport
Decatur Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Decatur in United States. It is identified by the IATA code DEC and the ICAO code KDEC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Decatur Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2590 m (8496 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 682 ft (208 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) about 55 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,590 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Decatur Airport
Where is Decatur Airport located?
Decatur Airport is located in Decatur, United States. Its coordinates are 39.8346° N, 88.8657° W.
What is the airport code for Decatur Airport?
Decatur Airport has an IATA code of DEC and an ICAO code of KDEC.
How long is the runway at Decatur Airport?
Decatur Airport's longest runway is about 2590 m (8496 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Decatur Airport have?
Decatur Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Decatur Airport a major airport?
Decatur Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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