Pryor Field Regional Airport

DCU · KDCU · Decatur, AL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation

592 ft MSL

Longest runway

6,107 ft 18/36

Runway

Mag var

AWOS 118.375 CTAF 123.075 Approach 118.05

Airport diagram

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:15 PM

Event	Local (CDT)	UTC
Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends	05:32 AM	10:32Z
Sunrise	06:00 AM	11:00Z
Sunset	07:47 PM	00:47Z
Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins	08:15 PM	01:15Z

Loggable night (§1.1)

08:15 PM → 05:32 AM

Night currency (§61.57)

08:47 PM → 05:00 AM

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Runways

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading: 185° mag · 181° true
Dimensions: 6,107 × 100 ft
TPA: 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.55 (DCU) · GS 3.00°
CTAF: 123.075

Enter the left downwind (heading 005°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18

Threshold elev: 588 ft
Markings: precision
TDZ elevation: 592 ft
End lights: REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 75k, Double wheel 125k, Dual tandem 150k. PCN 35.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Runway	Length	Your margin
18/36	6,107 ft

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Decatur”

ASOS/AWOS

118.375

Taxi & takeoff

“Decatur”

CTAF

123.075

UNICOM

123.075

Departure & arrival

“Huntsville”

App/Dep

118.05

Also

Flight service

120.8 LOW 122.6

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (3 frequencies)

Frequency	Used by
112.8/75X	DCU DME
239.0	APCH/P DEP/P
307.0	HUNTSVILLE RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 18

Runway	ILS
RWY 18	ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.55 (DCU) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

RQZ 112.20

NavAid	Type	Freq · ch	Range	Radial / Dist magnetic
RQZ · Rocket	VORTAC	112.20 · 59X	Low	r239° / 17.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA: KDCU / DCU
Coordinates: 34.6527, -86.9454
Elevation: 592 ft MSL
Magnetic variation: 4W
Sectional chart: ATLANTA
Airport use: Public
Control tower: No
Weather station: ASOS · 118.375 · ☎ 256-350-4270
ARTCC: MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS): ANNISTON · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet: RCO → Anniston Radio (24)
NOTAM facility: DCU
Attendance: MAR-NOV MON-FRI 0700-1900; SAT-SUN 0800-1700; DEC-FEB MON-FRI 0700-1800
Beacon: white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle: Yes
Wind indicator: lighted
Activated: 1942/09
Distance from city: 3 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting: SEE RMK
Rotating beacon: white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting: ACTVT REIL RWYS 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 36; HIRL RWY 18/36- CTAF. on 123.075 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 36: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance

Fuel available: 100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen: HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen: NONE
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Parking: tiedowns, hangars
Other services: Air freight, Cargo, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management 2 contacts

Owner

DECATUR/ATHENS AIRPORT AUTHORITY

P.O. BOX 1182, DECATUR, AL

256-355-5770

Manager

ADAM FOX

PRYOR FIELD AIRPORT AUTHORITY, P.O. BOX 1182, DECATUR, AL

256-355-5770

Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

FOR CD CTC HUNTSVILLE APCH AT 256-542-2070. WHEN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
ARPT UNATTD THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS

Runways

25 FT PAVED SHOULDERS WITH GRASS.

Lighting

ACTVT REIL RWYS 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 36; HIRL RWY 18/36- CTAF.

Attendance

FOR ATTENDANT AFT HRS CALL 256-280-1184

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About KDCU

Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU · KDCU) is an airport in Decatur, AL, at 592 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,107 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KDCU, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KDCU have a control tower?

No. Pryor Field Regional Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KDCU?

Pryor Field Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,107 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KDCU?

Pryor Field Regional Airport is in Decatur, AL, at an elevation of 592 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.6527, -86.9454.

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