KTOP Philip Billard Municipal Airport
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) is a towered general-aviation airport in Topeka, Kansas, at 881 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 13/31 (5,099 ft), 18/36 (4,331 ft), 04/22 (3,002 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KTOP · FAA TOP · IATA TOP |
|---|---|
| Location | Topeka, KS · 39.0699, -95.6226 |
| Elevation | 881 ft MSL (269 m) |
| Tower | 118.7 MHz (TOPEKA TWR) |
| ASOS | 121.275 MHz |
| FAA charts | 9 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KTOP METAR and TAF
METAR KTOP 010453Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM BR FEW032 SCT043 OVC050 16/16 A3018 RMK AO2 RAE38 SLP214 P0003 T01610156 $| Wind | Calm |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 statute miles |
| Weather | mist |
| Clouds | Few 3,200 ft, Scattered 4,300 ft, Overcast 5,000 ft · ceiling 5,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 16°C (61°F) / 16°C (61°F) · spread 0°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.18 inHg (1022 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP214: sea-level pressure 1021.4 hPa · T01610156: temperature 16.1°C, dew point 15.6°C · $: the station needs maintenance
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 04:01Z · valid 1st 04Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KTOP 010401Z 0104/0124 11007KT P6SM VCSH SCT018 BKN070 FM010600 13002KT P6SM BKN018 FM011000 13002KT P6SM FEW009 OVC015 FM012000 15006KT P6SM BKN035- Initially · 1st 04Z – 1st 24Z: wind 110° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 1,800 ft, broken 7,000 ft
- From · 1st 06:00Z: wind 130° at 2 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 1,800 ft
- From · 1st 10:00Z: wind 130° at 2 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 900 ft, overcast 1,500 ft
- From · 1st 20:00Z: wind 150° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 3,500 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 / 31 | 5,099 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 18 / 36 | 4,331 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 04 / 22 | 3,002 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | 121.275 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.9 |
| Center | KANSAS CITY CNTR | 123.8 |
| CTAF | 118.7 | |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Radio (FSS) | WICHITA RDO | 122.45 |
| Tower | TOPEKA TWR | 118.7 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KTOP before you fly.
FAA charts for KTOP — d-TPP 2611
9 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 6
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KTOP on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.