Runway 36 at DECATUR is the north end of the runway. The opposite end is Runway 18. This end has a magnetic heading of 359°. Runway 36 is 5,298 ft long. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this runway end.
KDEC is DECATUR in Illinois. The field elevation is 681.9 ft MSL. The threshold elevation for Runway 36 is 672.2 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and the published IAP for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 36
Based on the current METAR wind at KDEC.
- Headwind
- -12.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 7.2 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 149°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 18
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 36
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 358°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 268°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (178°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 358°M for Runway 36
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 36 at KDEC?
Runway 36 at KDEC has a magnetic heading of 359°.
Is runway 36 at KDEC left or right traffic?
Runway 36 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction given in the facts.
What is the length of runway 36 at KDEC?
Runway 36 is 5,298 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 36 at KDEC?
The surface is asphalt.
Does runway 36 have an ILS approach at KDEC?
No ILS is published for Runway 36.
What is the opposite runway end of 36 at KDEC?
The opposite end is Runway 18.