
Regional airport · Decatur, United States
Decatur
- Elevation
- 682 ft
- Coordinates
- 39°50′N 88°52′W
- Local time
- America/Chicago
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Field information
KDEC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Decatur (KDEC/DEC) has 3 runways; the longest, 06/24, is 8,496 ft (2,590 m) of asphalt/concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: Mon-Fri H24; Sat-Sun 1300-0330Z. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KDEC, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Chicago
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Decatur
Elevation
682 ft
Position
39.8346, -88.8657
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
Mon-Fri H24; Sat-Sun 1300-0330Z
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · KDEC
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,496 ft (2,590 m) | 150 ft | asphalt/concrete | Lighted |
| 12/30 | 6,799 ft (2,072 m) | 150 ft | asphalt/concrete | Lighted |
| 18/36 | 5,298 ft (1,615 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KDEC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Decatur (KDEC / DEC) in Decatur, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KDEC is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KDEC
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at KDEC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KDEC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at KDEC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KDEC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to KDEC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KDEC: 39° 50′ 5″ N 88° 51′ 57″ W; elevation 682 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Decatur
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Decatur. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KDEC.
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Cargo Operations at KDEC
Support for freighter operations into KDEC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KDEC sits in the network
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Operating into KDEC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Decatur — one desk for the whole trip.