KFOE

MVFR

TOPEKA RGNL

TOPEKA · KANSAS

Elev
1,077.9'
Longest RWY
12,803'13/31
Tower
05:45–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR11:53Z
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Before you fly into KFOE
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
05:45–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,077.9'
MSL · field 1,077.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +6 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KFOE

Current METAR

Observed 11:53Z

KFOE 281153Z 35007KT 10SM OVC019 09/06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP171 T00890056 10106 20078 51035
Wind
350° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
468 ft
Ceiling
1,900 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM S
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
FOE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MR ERIC M JOHNSON
Address
6510 SE FORBES AVE #1, TOPEKA KS 66619

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0545-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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350° · 7 kt
RWY 31
312°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 312° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,078 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored132° / 312°12,803 ftCONC13 R
03/2135° / 215°7,002 ftASPH03 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1312,803'12,803'12,803'12,803'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF35', tree, 1750' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 44
3112,803'12,803'12,803'12,803'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR59', tree, 2900' from thr, 500' R of cntrln, slope 45
037,001'7,001'7,001'7,001'VASI 4-box left(3°)
217,001'7,001'7,001'7,001'PAPI 4-box left(3°)36', tree, 1850' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 45

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 31
LD · CAT I
FOE
110.1
HI-TACAN RWY 13
KFOE · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
Split White / Green (military)(SWG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Firewall and runway rapid refuel is available from 0600 to 2200. Contact 785-862-0950. Twenty-four hour prior notice and ARINC clearance before landing is required on frequency 129.85. ADZ air traffic control manages rapid refuel operations and procedures to the north ramp. Five aircraft simultaneous operations are available.Show FAA
  • Fuel is available from Million Air Topeka from 1200 to 0400 Zulu. Contact 785-862-0950. Other times require three hours prior permission request at 785-862-6104 or 785-224-2899. Million Air is also available.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedure requires visual flight rules traffic to avoid overflight of the housing area two nautical miles west of runway 13.Show FAA
  • Army National Guard operates from 1300 to 2300 Zulu Tuesday through Friday except holidays, with occasional operations Saturday and Sunday. Limited maintenance for UH-60 helicopters is available. Transient Army aircraft contact 785-646-3825. Army aircraft contact Topeka Guard operations on frequencies 38.50 or 238.250. Operations contact 785-646-3825 or 3827. Ramp and facilities are west of runway 03 approach end of runway.Show FAA
  • Do not mistake Philip Billard Municipal Airport seven nautical miles north for Topeka Regional.Show FAA
  • Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport. Bird hazard phase two is active from April to May and August to October.Show FAA
  • Air National Guard ramp and service require 72 hour prior permission request. Contact 785-861-4655 or 4663. Air National Guard ramp parking requires Wylie control 20 minutes before landing. Air Defense Zone arrival and departure frequency is 255.5. Airfield management, maintenance operations center, and police are available from 1330 to 2200 Zulu and later. Closed on weekends and federal holidays. After hours require prior permission request.Show FAA
  • Air National Guard fleet service, oil soap sampling, and drag chute repack are not available. Precision measuring equipment lab pickup and delivery expect 1.5 hour delay. Transient service and deicing available at the FBO. Transient maintenance and parts service except KC-135R are limited. No quarters available.Show FAA
  • The traffic pattern altitude is 1000 feet above ground level for light slow aircraft and 1500 feet for heavy fast aircraft.Show FAA
  • Fluids available include ADI SP, LPOX, LOX, and oil O-128-148 for military use only. These are available only in quart cans.Show FAA
  • Operations airport lighting only.Show FAA
  • JASU codes are 14 for A/M32A-86D and 11 for A/M32A-95.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate MALSF runway 13, MALSR runway 31, medium intensity runway lights runway 03/21, and high intensity runway lights runway 13/31 on the CTAF. Visual approach slope indicator is available on runway 03. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 13, 21, and 31. The airport is operated continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21The pavement classification rating value for runway 03/21 is 2200 flexible design with no weight limit and tire pressure limit.Show FAA
  • 13/31The pavement classification rating value for runway 13/31 is 1210 rigid design with dual wheel and tire pressure limit.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13Runway 13 runway end lights are out of service.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Twenty-four hour prior permission request is required for unscheduled aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats through the airport manager. Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index B is available. Index C level equipment is available upon request.Show FAA
  • 1Military use information is available in the FLIP AP/1 supplementary airport remarks.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KFOE

Answer card
ICAO
KFOE
Name
TOPEKA RGNL
Location
TOPEKA, KANSAS
Elevation
1,077.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,077.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0545-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 12,803 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
350° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Topeka Regional sits in Topeka, Kansas. Field elevation is 1,077.9 ft MSL. The airport has 2 runways. The longest is runway 13/31 at 12,803 ft. Runway 03/21 is 7,002 ft. The tower is open daily from 0545 to 2200. One ILS approach is published for runway 31. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless ATC gives you something different.

Million Air Topeka is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (785) 862-0950 for current service details. The airport also has published rapid refuel procedures. Check current coordination requirements before you arrive if you need that service. The field is active with military traffic. Army National Guard and Air National Guard operations are part of the picture here. Expect a busy ramp environment at times.

Noise abatement matters here. VFR traffic should avoid overflying the housing area 2 NM west of runway 13. Birds are also present on and near the airport. The airport is continuously operated. If you are flying in after tower hours, the published lighting procedures matter. Review the current Chart Supplement before departure so you have the latest lighting, ramp and special-use notes for KFOE.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KFOE?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless ATC gives a different instruction.
What runway is the ILS at Topeka Regional?
The published ILS is for runway 31. That is the only ILS approach listed in the facts.
What are the tower hours at KFOE?
The tower is open from 0545 to 2200. Outside those hours, check the current Chart Supplement for lighting and any airport-specific procedures.
Which runway is the longest at Topeka Regional?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway. It is 12,803 ft long. The magnetic headings are 137° and 317°.
What fuel is available at Million Air Topeka?
Million Air Topeka is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current service details.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at KFOE?
Yes. VFR traffic should avoid overflying the housing area 2 NM west of runway 13. Review the current Chart Supplement before you go so you have the latest published guidance.
Can I expect military traffic at Topeka Regional?
Yes. Army National Guard and Air National Guard operations are published for the field. Expect military activity on the ramp and in the pattern at times.
What should I know about night operations at KFOE?
The airport has published lighting procedures when the tower is closed. Check the current Chart Supplement before a night arrival so you have the correct activation and runway lighting notes.

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