Philip Billard Municipal Airport

KTOP / TOP

Topeka, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:24Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
05:24Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KTOP 050524Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM BR BKN004 OVC009 08/07 A2997 RMK AO2 T00780072

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 881 ft
BKN 400 ft AGL
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,281 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,781 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (881 ft)
Pressure Alt
829 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 200 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KTOP 050314Z 0503/0524 03004KT 4SM BR OVC005 FM050800 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC004 FM051500 15005KT P6SM OVC014 FM051900 15008KT P6SM SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:37Z BASE
+0h
IFR 30° 4 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
08:00Z FM050800
+3h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Mist
15:00Z FM051500
+10h
MVFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,400 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TOP
04
22
13
31
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 3,002 ft 100 ft ASP 49°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
49° angle
13/31 5,099 ft 100 ft ASP 134°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
134° angle
18/36 4,331 ft 75 ft ASP 181°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
179° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KTOP

5,022 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.9%
MVFR
12.4%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
2.9%

Philip Billard Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 26.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 26.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.2%
NE
7.3%
E
11.2%
SE
6.3%
S
12.9%
SW
4.6%
W
10.5%
NW
9.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.2°C
Range: -21°C to 33°C
-21°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.6%
Fog Frequency: 6.4%

Best Months for VFR

February September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,022 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Philip Billard Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTOP
IATA Code: TOP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 881 ft MSL

Location

City: Topeka
Country: US
Latitude: 39.069899°
Longitude: -95.622606°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,002 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,099 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 4,331 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Philip Billard Municipal Airport

Overview

Philip Billard Municipal Airport serves Topeka, Kansas, as a medium-sized airport situated at 881 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 39.069899, -95.622606, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with three asphalt runways ranging from 3,002 to 5,099 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 77.3% of observations supporting VFR flight. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -16°C to 33°C, with an average of 8.8°C. Winds primarily originate from the south at an average of 7.2 knots, with calm conditions occurring 29.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with consistent wind coverage: 04/22 (3,002 ft), 13/31 (5,099 ft), and 18/36 (4,331 ft). Visibility averages 9.1 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions including 3.5% of observations below 3 statute miles and 8.2% experiencing fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly favorable wind conditions across all runways, with 100% wind coverage and minimal average crosswinds between 4.1 and 5 knots. September, January, and October represent the most consistent VFR months, offering the most predictable flying conditions for approach and departure planning.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.