207 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 10 DECATUR AIRPORT A notable public airport, comprising some 2,200 acres and classed by the Federal Aviation Administration as a regional general aviation facility (we have commercial air service), Decatur Airport is situated just five miles from downtown Decatur in the heart of Macon County, right bang in the center of Illinois. Uniquely amongst American airports, it is owned by the Decatur Parks District. Airline service is subsidized by the federal government’s Essential Air Service program to the tune of some $2.6 million on an annual basis for this 11th-busiest commercial airport in the Land of Lincoln. We recently spoke with Decatur Airport Director Tim Wright, and he told us more about this bustling hub of airborne activity. “The Decatur Airport has the sixth-longest runway in the state of Illinois,” says Wright, citing three runways of 8,496, 6,799, and 5,298 feet in length, adding, “We’re able to accept the We’ll partner with you on proactive strategies to get the most out of your project development opportunities. We advocate for your needs and the future of your airport. HANSON-INC.COM/FLY WE’RE YOUR ADVOCATE BusinessView_Half_Page_Ad_2023.indd 1 9/20/2023 7:53:11 AM
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