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Decatur Airport

Decatur, United States

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Decatur Airport

Decatur, United States
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682 ft
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Central Illinois regional airport serving Decatur and surrounding communities.

Opened
1920
Location
Decatur, United States
Decatur Airport (DEC/KDEC) is a public airport located in Decatur, Illinois, serving the central Illinois region. It sits at an elevation of approximately 682 feet above mean sea level and covers a substantial land area supporting both commercial and general aviation operations. The airport has historically offered limited scheduled commercial service, with connectivity varying over the years depending on regional carrier partnerships. It primarily serves general aviation traffic, corporate flights, and cargo operations in addition to any scheduled passenger service. Decatur Airport is owned and operated by the City of Decatur and plays an important role in supporting local industries, including agriculture and manufacturing, by providing air access to an otherwise underserved metropolitan area.
Terminals
The airport features a single modest terminal building designed to accommodate the limited scheduled and general aviation passenger traffic it serves.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to downtown Decatur is primarily available via rental cars and taxi or rideshare services, as no dedicated public transit route directly serves the airport.
Airlines here
Scheduled commercial service has been intermittent historically; SkyWest Airlines and regional affiliates have operated here under major carrier codes in the past.
Notable facts
  • ›Decatur Airport has two runways, with the primary runway measuring approximately 8,500 feet in length.
  • ›The airport is owned and operated by the City of Decatur, Illinois.
  • ›It serves a metro area closely tied to agriculture and manufacturing, including Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) headquarters.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of about 682 feet above mean sea level.
  • ›General aviation and corporate traffic make up the majority of operations at the facility.
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Central Illinois gateway connecting Decatur to the wider world

Decatur Airport, located in Decatur, Illinois, is a small regional airport serving the agricultural and industrial heartland of central Illinois. It has historically supported general aviation, charter flights, and limited commercial services for the greater Decatur area. The airport plays a modest but steady role in connecting local businesses and residents to larger hub airports.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling passenger check-in, arrivals, and basic traveler amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Rental cars available on-site from national providers
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) serving the airport
  • Private shuttle arrangements by prior booking
  • Personal vehicle drop-off and short-term parking on site
Nearby Hotels
  • Decatur Conference Center and Hotel
  • Hampton Inn Decatur
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Decatur
  • Holiday Inn Express Decatur
Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are limited given the airport's small scale, with basic snack and beverage service available. Travelers are advised to explore Decatur's downtown area, roughly 5 miles away, for a broader range of restaurants and cafes before or after flights.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 60–90 minutes before departure as staffing and security can vary.
  • Confirm your flight's operational status directly with the carrier, as schedules at small regional airports can change.
  • Rental car availability may be limited — book well in advance, especially during harvest season when business travel peaks.
  • Decatur's downtown dining and local amenities are a short drive, making pre-flight stops convenient.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Choice One
3E

Routes

DEC → ORD3E · CNC
DEC → STL3E · CNC

Aircraft operating here

CNC2 routes
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Decatur Airport
Encyclopaedia

Decatur Airport is a public airport five miles east of Decatur, in Macon County, Illinois, United States. The airport is owned by the Decatur Park District. Airline service is subsidized by the federal government's Essential Air Service program at a cost of $6,120,951.

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