AOPA Airports: Pryor Field Regional (KDCU)

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Pryor Field Regional

Decatur, AL
Phone: 256-355-5770
www.daas.us
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Overview

Attendance:	Attended For Attendant After Hrs Call (256) 777-1757 Or (256) 729-8676.Year-round,Sat-Sun/0800-1800Year-round,Mon-Fri/0700-1800
Tower:	No
Elevation:	592 ft (180.4 m) (Surveyed)
Location:	3.00 mi. NE of Decatur
Beacon:	Present (white-green)
Approaches:	ILS, LOC, VOR, RNAV, GPS
Runways:	18/36 Runway length: 6107 ft
Fees:	No data

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Minimum Fuel Prices

100 LL	$ 6.05 (self service)
100LL	$ 6.05 (self-service service)
Jet-A-Premix	$ 5.95 (full service service)

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Ramp Fees: Twin Engine $35, waived with 35 gallon fuel purchase. Turbo Engine $75, waived with 50 gallon fuel purchase. Light Jet $120, waived with 100 gallon fuel purchase. Medium Jet $220, waived with 150 gallon fuel purchase. Heavy Jet $450, waived with 300 gallon fuel purchase.

Website for arpt is www.northalabamaaviation.com

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Runway 18/36

Dimensions:	6107 x 100ft. / 1861.4 x 30.5m	Weight Bearing Cap:	Single wheel: 75000 lb
Surface:	asphalt, grooved, in good condition	Runway Edge Lights:	high

#	Elev/Hdg	Markings	Approach Lights	ILS/LOC	Comments/Noise
18	588.0ft. MSL 182° mag 181° true 0.1% down	precision	runway end identifier: REIL is present	ILS/DME

36	583.3ft. MSL 2° mag 1° true 0.1% up	precision	visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI runway end identifier: REIL is present		Ry 36 PAPI Out of Service Indefly

Business/Service Information

Name		Location	Freq. Monitored	Main Phone
North Alabama Aviation FBO	Maintenance $6.05 $5.95 $6.05	On field: N 34.652097-86.947861	UNICOM: 123.075	256-355-5770

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Services at this airport:

Services: Camping on Field
Engine Repair: MajorAirframe Repair: Major
Fuel: 100LL Low-Lead, Jet A1 +Icing Inhibitor
Transportation: Courtesy Car
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Expand Nearby restaurants, attractions

Hertz 256-262-1840

Yellow Cab 353-9738

Space Museum 19 mi

Point Mallard Park 7 mi

Athens College 10 mi

fast food all types 1 to 6 mi

Princetons 7 mi

Cracker Barrel 8 mi

Information above provided by the airport manager.
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196920600485911/3/2012 2:50:09 PM UTC
There coudn't be a more fitting description for KDCU. Everyone is always very courteous and ready to assist. And yes, that popcorn is always a nice personable touch that few other small guys can boast about. And remember, use HotSpotShield to protect yourself on that WiFi. But I believe they've secured it now and it requires a passcode. Yes, all was well but beware of the transportation. That Yellow Cab we called at the 256-353 number never showed - but Trans City Cab shown up with nice clean white Chevy Impalas. They picked me, my wife and our kids up later on in a van, so be sure and look those guys up if you're wanting a ride right away. Forget about Yellow. Huntsville's aviation treasure for sure- Pryor Regional
18616060618258/26/2012 11:13:07 PM UTC
Great place to stop! The people were courteous and friendly. Fuel was better than most. Terminal building is pristine and well appointed. I will use it whenever I am in the area. Very enjoyable experience.
13888060031649/4/2011 4:17:59 PM UTC
this is a great airport..the fbo building and the people make it a great place to go..they make you feel welcome.......... it also is a beautiful approach to 36..
12352JMARQUARDT5/17/2011 1:26:55 AM UTC
Great alternative airport for Huntsville area. New FBO staffed with friendly smiling employees that made it a great stay. Spent an hour on a teleconference from the confort of a beautiful pilot lounge. Ate free popcorn while using their free wireless network. Near by maintenance facility detected my ELT malfunctioning and opened an access pannel to disconnect it at not charge. Made sure I was aware of the problem. Fuel was less expensive that the other 2 Huntsville airports. Nice crew car was available but for my stay the arrange a very inexpensive Hertz rental. I will diffently use this airport for all my Huntsville visits. Highly recommend. N367D.

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Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:	N34 39.2433' / W86 56.7217'34.6540556-86.9453611
Charts:	NACO: Atlanta Sectional
Mag Var:	01W (1990)
ARTCC:	Memphis (ZME)
FSS:	Anniston (ANB) 1-800-WXBRIEF
NOTAM Facility:	DCU
Approach/Departure Control Facility	HSV
Pattern Altitude:	Fixed Wing: 1390 MSL
Wind Indicator:	Lighted
Seg. Circle:	Yes
Lighting:	Pilot Activated Lighting: high intensity: 7 clicks in 7 secs medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs low intensity: 3 clicks in 3 secs Actvt HIRL Ry 18/36, REIL Rys 18 & 36 and PAPI Ry 36 - CTAF

Aircraft & Activity

Based GA Aircraft

Single Engine:	71
Multi Engine:	12
Jets:	1
Helicopters:	2
Gliders:	1
Ultralights:

Airport Activity

GA Local:	40,184
GA Itinerant:	111,642
Commercial:
Air Taxi:	3,800
Military:	12,075

(12-month period ending on 4/27/2010)

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Type	Location/Call	Freq./Phone
Approach/Departure	Huntsville	118.05
WX	N/A	118.375T (256-350-4270)
CTAF	N/A	123.075
UNICOM	N/A	123.075

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ID	Type	Freq	Radial	Distance
DCU	VOR/DME	112.8	321	0 nm
HUA	NDB	287.0	258	13 nm
RQZ	VORTAC	112.2	239	18 nm
HSV	VOT	111.0	000	21 nm
MSL	VORTAC	116.5	096	27 nm
TNY	NDB	358.0	216	35 nm
LRT	NDB	269.0	157	38 nm
ARF	NDB	296.0	306	43 nm

Contact Addresses

ASN Volunteer:	Owner:	Airport Manager:
Carlton Bailey	Decatur/Athens Airport Authority	Stan Smith
	P.O. Box 1182	Decatur/Athens Airport Authority, P.O. Box 502
	Decatur, AL 35612	Decatur, AL 35612
	256-306-9070 (Office)	256-355-5770 (Office)
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IAP	ILS OR LOC RWY 18	321.9 KB
IAP	RNAV (GPS) RWY 18	246.5 KB
IAP	RNAV (GPS) RWY 36	251.7 KB
IAP	VOR RWY 18	250.1 KB
IAP	VOR RWY 36	174.9 KB
MIN	TAKEOFF MINIMUMS	188.4 KB
MIN	ALTERNATE MINIMUMS	40.2 KB