Runway 18 · KDCU

Runway 18 at Pryor Fld Rgnl

PRYOR FLD RGNL · DECATUR, ALABAMA

Runway end
LEFT-hand
18
opp 36
Heading (°M)
177°
Size
6,107 × 100 ft
Surface
ASPH
ILS
Yes

Runway 18 at Pryor Fld Rgnl is the southbound end at KDCU in Decatur, Alabama. The opposite end is Runway 36. Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 181°. Length is 6,107 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. This runway end has an ILS. The localizer is 110.55 with a course of 185.12° magnetic. Field elevation is 592 ft MSL. Threshold elevation is 588 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.

Wind component for Runway 18

Based on the current METAR wind at KDCU.

Headwind
15.7 kt
Crosswind
3.1 kt LEFT
Rel. angle
11°
Favorability
excellent

Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 16 kt
RWY 18
177°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 177° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,592 ft MSL

Traffic pattern · Runway 18

LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.

  • Upwind: climb runway heading 177°M
  • Crosswind: turn left to 87°M
  • Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (357°M)
  • Base: perpendicular to runway
  • Final: align with 177°M for Runway 18

Instrument approaches · Runway 18

LD CAT I RWY 18
DCU
110.55
Course 185.12°

Frequently asked questions

What is the heading of Runway 18 at KDCU?
Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 181°. That is the published runway end heading for this end.
Is Runway 18 at KDCU left or right traffic?
Runway 18 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this runway end.
What ILS frequency does Runway 18 use at KDCU?
Runway 18 uses localizer frequency 110.55. The published course is 185.12° magnetic.
What is the length of Runway 18 at KDCU?
Runway 18 is 6,107 ft long. Width is 100 ft.
What is the surface of Runway 18 at KDCU?
Runway 18 has an asphalt surface.
Does Runway 18 have an ILS approach at KDCU?
Yes. Runway 18 has an ILS, listed as LD CAT I with localizer 110.55.

Other runways at KDCU

Runway 18 Pryor Fld Rgnl (KDCU)