Runway 24 at KDEC is the 24 end of the runway at DECATUR, Illinois. The opposite end is Runway 06. This end has a magnetic heading of 239°. Runway 24 is 8,496 ft long with an ASPH-CONC surface. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 24. The field elevation at KDEC is 681.9 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 24 is 681.8 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 24
Based on the current METAR wind at KDEC.
- Headwind
- 12.2 kt
- Crosswind
- 6.8 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 29°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 24
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 24
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 238°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 148°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (58°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 238°M for Runway 24
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 24 at KDEC?
Runway 24 has a magnetic heading of 239°.
How long is Runway 24 at KDEC?
Runway 24 is 8,496 ft long.
What is the surface of Runway 24 at KDEC?
The surface is ASPH-CONC.
Is Runway 24 at KDEC left or right traffic?
Runway 24 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does Runway 24 at KDEC have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for Runway 24.
What is the opposite end of Runway 24 at KDEC?
The opposite end is Runway 06.