Pryor Field Regional Airport (KDCU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Pryor Field Regional Airport in Decatur, AL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Pryor Field Regional Airport (KDCU) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Decatur, AL at 592 ft. KDCU reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 6,107 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KDCU in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west (280°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDCU 290153Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 31/26 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP080 T03060261 $
What changed at KDCU?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 250° to 280°.
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Current pilot readout for KDCU
KDCU is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,750 ft (field elevation 592 ft). KDCU does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KHSV, about 9 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KDCU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 6,107 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 18 | 6,107 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 7 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDCU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Pryor Field Regional Airport in Decatur, AL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KDCU is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KDCU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CHA UA /OV GQO090010/TM 0107/FL170/TP CRJ9/SK OVC TOP 180/RM ZTLFD-38
CHA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQO090010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0107Reported at 01:07 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC TOP 180Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZTLFD-38Remarks.Show raw report
CHA UA /OV GQO156015/TM 2249/FL300/TP B737/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-37
CHA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQO156015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2249Reported at 22:49 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-37Remarks.Show raw report
BNA UA /OV BNA/TM 2158/FL035/TP B737/SK BKN035 BKN050
BNA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BNALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2158Reported at 21:58 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN035 BKN050Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BHM UA /OV VUZ/TM 2036/FL370/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 02
BHM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VUZLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2036Reported at 20:36 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD 02Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDCU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDCU reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 55%
- 36
- 45%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KDCU
- IATA
- DCU
- FAA LID
- DCU
- City
- Decatur
- State
- Alabama
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 592 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.6527, -86.9454
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,107 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KHSV
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 46m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Decatur Model Airplane Club - US 72 Alternate — Trinity, AL · 8 mi
- Decatur Model Airplane Club - Central Pkwy SW — Decatur, AL · 8 mi
- NARCA - North Alabama Radio Control Association - EPPS Airpark — Harvest, AL · 18 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDCU reported VFR conditions during about 81.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 269 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.4 kt, calm 22.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.6 | 20.3 | 6.3 | 1.9 |
| Feb | 70.3 | 21.4 | 6.9 | 1.4 |
| Mar | 78.7 | 16.2 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 86.3 | 10.9 | 2.3 | 0.6 |
| May | 86.5 | 10.4 | 2.5 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 89.1 | 8.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 88.0 | 9.4 | 2.1 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 86.2 | 11.2 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 85.7 | 10.8 | 2.5 | 1.0 |
| Oct | 83.5 | 12.8 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 79.7 | 14.9 | 3.8 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 68.4 | 22.7 | 6.9 | 2.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.6 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 6.7 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 4.9 kt |
| Nov | 5.4 kt |
| Dec | 6.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDCU airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Pryor Field Regional Airport in Decatur, AL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KDCU weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDCU?+
KDCU has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 6,107 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDCU report its own weather?+
Yes — Pryor Field Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDCU have a TAF?+
No — KDCU does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHSV, about 9 nm away.
Does KDCU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDCU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDCU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KDCU airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Pryor Field Regional Airport (KDCU) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Pryor Field Regional Airport (KDCU)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Pryor Field Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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