Medium airport · Decatur, United States
Decatur Airport
It is the eleventh busiest of the 12 commercial airports in Illinois. Its IATA code is DEC. Its ICAO code is KDEC. It has 3 runways, longest 8,496 ft (PEM). Elevation 682 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Decatur, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | DEC |
| ICAO code | KDEC |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 8,496 ft (PEM) |
| Elevation | 682 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 39.8346° N, 88.8657° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Decatur Airport is known for
It is the eleventh busiest of the 12 commercial airports in Illinois.
History
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a regional general aviation facility.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Decatur Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Spitler Woods State Natural Area · United States · 4.0 miles away
- Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area · United States · 24.7 miles away
- Clinton Lake State Recreation Area · United States · 25.0 miles away
- Wolf Creek State Park · United States · 26.3 miles away
- Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area · United States · 34.0 miles away
- Sangchris Lake State Recreation Area · United States · 34.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
University of Illinois Willard Airport
34.3 miles awayColes County Memorial Airport
39.8 miles awayAbraham Lincoln Capital Airport
43.1 miles awayCentral Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
44.5 miles awayVandalia Municipal Airport
60.4 miles awayMore airports in United States
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Frequently asked questions
What is Decatur Airport?
It is the eleventh busiest of the 12 commercial airports in Illinois.
What is the airport code for Decatur Airport?
Decatur Airport — its IATA code is DEC and its ICAO code is KDEC.
Where is Decatur Airport located?
Decatur Airport serves Decatur, United States. Its coordinates are 39.8346° N, 88.8657° W.
What is the history of Decatur Airport?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a regional general aviation facility.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3485
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decatur_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.