Is KDEC VFR or IFR right now?

KDEC is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KDEC has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 180° at 7 kt, runway 24 gives a 4 kt headwind and 6 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Decatur Airport have?

Decatur Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 8,496 ft (2,590 m). Field elevation is 682 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KDEC?

ATIS 126.35 MHz, Tower 118.90 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KDEC?

On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 11:50 UTC and sunset at 23:41 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:08 UTC.

Are there delays at KDEC right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KDEC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Decatur Airport

Regional Airport · Decatur, IL, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Decatur Airport. It's 82°F with 27% humidity. Winds from 180° at 7 kt, gusting 15 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKDECIATADECLOCALDEC

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation682ft208 m

Longest runway8,496ft2,590 m

Runways33 lighted

Coordinates39.83, -88.8739°50'04.6"N 88°51'56.5"W

ClassRegionalScheduled service

Current weather

1 h 3 min ago

82°F27.8°C · Dew 45°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

180° @ 7 G15 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity27%
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Pressure1015 hPa
Gusts15 kt

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR KDEC 291954Z 18007G15KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP145 T02780072

Decoded — plain language

Wind180° @ 7 G15 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature82°F / 27.8°C

Dew point45°F · 27% RH

Altimeter29.97 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 29 Sep 2026 19:54Z·Decatur Arpt, IL, US·1 h 3 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Tue 18:00Z – Wed 18:00Z

InitialTue 18:00Zuntil Wed 00:00Z
VFRWind200° @ 7 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 20,000′
Now
FromWed 00:00Zuntil Wed 14:00Z
VFRWind160° @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 20,000′
FromWed 14:00Zuntil Wed 18:00Z
VFRWind190° @ 7 ktVis6+ smSkyOvercast 10,000′

RAW

TAF KDEC 291720Z 2918/3018 20007KT P6SM SCT200
  FM300000 16006KT P6SM BKN200
  FM301400 19007KT P6SM OVC100

Issued 29 Sep 2026 17:20Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

06/24

Headwind4 kt

Crosswind6 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind4 kt

Crosswind6 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 20:57 UTC

What is the weather at Decatur Airport (KDEC) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Decatur Airport. It's 82°F with 27% humidity. Winds from 180° at 7 kt, gusting 15 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 19:54 UTC)
Is KDEC VFR or IFR right now?: KDEC is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KDEC has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 180° at 7 kt, runway 24 gives a 4 kt headwind and 6 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Decatur Airport have?: Decatur Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 8,496 ft (2,590 m). Field elevation is 682 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KDEC?: ATIS 126.35 MHz, Tower 118.90 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KDEC?: On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 11:50 UTC and sunset at 23:41 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:08 UTC.
Are there delays at KDEC right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KDEC.

Runways

3 total

06/24◐ lit

8,496 ft2,590 × 150 ft · Concrete

12/30◐ lit

6,799 ft2,072 × 150 ft · Concrete

18/36◐ lit

5,298 ft1,615 × 150 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

7 listed

ATIS126.35

Ground121.75

Tower118.90

CTAF118.90

UNICOM122.95UNICOM

Approach132.85CHAMPAIGN APP/DEP

Radio / FSS122.30ST LOUIS RDO

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.