Runway 12 at Decatur is the 12 end of runway 12/30 at KDEC, Decatur, Illinois. The opposite end is 30. This end has a magnetic heading of 119°. Runway length is 6,799 ft. Surface is asphalt-concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for runway 12. Field elevation at KDEC is 681.9 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for runway 12 is 678.3 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement, the published IAP, or the airport operator for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 12
Based on the current METAR wind at KDEC.
- Headwind
- -0.2 kt
- Crosswind
- 14.0 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 91°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 30
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 12
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 118°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 28°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (298°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 118°M for Runway 12
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 12 at KDEC?
Runway 12 at KDEC has a magnetic heading of 119°.
Is runway 12 at KDEC left or right traffic?
Runway 12 uses left traffic.
What is the length of runway 12 at KDEC?
Runway 12 is 6,799 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 12 at KDEC?
The surface is asphalt-concrete.
Does runway 12 have an ILS approach at KDEC?
No ILS is published for runway 12.
What is the opposite end of runway 12 at KDEC?
The opposite end is runway 30.