Runway 18 at KDEC is the southbound end at DECATUR, ILLINOIS. The opposite end is Runway 36. Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 179°. Length is 5,298 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 18. KDEC is DECATUR. Before departure, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition updates.
Wind component for Runway 18
Based on the current METAR wind at KDEC.
- Headwind
- 12.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 7.2 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 31°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 18
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 178°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 88°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (358°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 178°M for Runway 18
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 18 at KDEC?
Runway 18 at KDEC has a magnetic heading of 179°.
Is Runway 18 at KDEC left or right traffic?
Runway 18 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this runway end.
What is the length of Runway 18 at KDEC?
Runway 18 is 5,298 ft long.
What is the surface of Runway 18 at KDEC?
Runway 18 has an asphalt surface.
Does Runway 18 have an ILS approach at KDEC?
No ILS is published for Runway 18 at KDEC.
What is the opposite runway end for Runway 18 at KDEC?
The opposite end is Runway 36.