Decatur Airport – DEC Decatur
Decatur Airport with code DEC is located in the east of Decatur, Illinois. The air facility is owned and operator by Decatur Park District. The flights are subsidized by Essential Air Service and its costing over $2.6 million a year. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, which is responsible for recording passenger boarding, the facility has served about 1,232 people. It falls under the general aviation category. With this number, the airport is considered the 12th busiest airport in the state of Illinois.
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The Decatur Airport is covering about 2,100 acres of land and it is found at the elevation of 682 feet. The airport has three runways. All of them are made from asphalt and concrete. In 2016, the airport has served over 39,000 aircraft. The majority of them fall under the category of general aviation. The passenger terminal of the airport is around 24,000 square feet. An Army Aviation Support Facility is also located at the site. Farmer City and Mahomet are two cities surrounding the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Sleep Inn Decatur I-72 is 5 miles from the airport. This three-story facility is accessible via interstate highway. Guests are treated with wifi and breakfast. All 68 rooms have free wifi and microwave. Hampton Inn Decatur/Forsyth is about 7 miles from the airport. There is a complimentary breakfast buffet for every guest. They can also enjoy an indoor pool.
The University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Vermillion Regional Airport (DNV) are two air facilities that are nearby.
On this page it is easy to search for Decatur, IL airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Decatur, IL, United States (DEC) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the DEC airport.
Most of these DEC
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Decatur, IL
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the DEC airport are Monticello Railway Museum, Chanute Air Museum, and Monticello Railway Museum.
Map of Decatur, IL Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Decatur, IL, United States (DEC)
If you planning to travel to Decatur, IL, United States (DEC), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:00 AM.
The temperature feels like 69.3 with a humidity level of 82 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 64 percent with visibility at 9.5 percent.
Today’s UV index is 7, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southwest at a speed of 22 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:47 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/27
Thunderstorm with rain
70°F
High: 76°F
Low: 65°F
Precipitation: 85%
Sunday
4/28
Thunderstorm with rain
71°F
High: 79°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 65%
Monday
4/29
Thunderstorm with rain
68°F
High: 75°F
Low: 54°F
Precipitation: 85%
Tuesday
4/30
Few clouds
66°F
High: 76°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 35%
Wednesday
5/1
Thunderstorm with rain
71°F
High: 80°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 50%
Thursday
5/2
Thunderstorm with rain
65°F
High: 68°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 70%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Decatur, IL DEC airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free DEC airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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