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Pryor Field Regional Airport · Decatur

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
592 ft / 180 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/D 118.05 MHz (HUNTSVILLE APP/DEP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 6,107 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Pryor Field Regional Airport (KDCU), located in Decatur, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 592 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Pryor Field Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KDCU / DCU
Municipality
Decatur
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
592 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,107 ft / 1,861 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 18 (180°)
110.55 MHz
IDENT: DCU | CRS: 185°
RWY 36 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D HUNTSVILLE APP/DEP
118.05 MHz
ASOS ASOS
118.38 MHz
RDO ANNISTON RDO
122.60 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.08 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KHSVILS
Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field
16 km / 8 nm
KHUA
Redstone Army Air Field
24 km / 13 nm
KMSLILS
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
62 km / 33 nm
KBHMILS
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
122 km / 66 nm
KANBILS
Anniston Regional Airport
155 km / 84 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026