KPHP Philip Airport | Philip, South Dakota

Before you fly into KPHP

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,209.2'

MSL · field 2,209.2' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 30

H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KPHP

Current METAR

Observed 09:55Z

KPHP 120955Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP138 T00940050

Wind: 290° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 9°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 29.97 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,957 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KPHP does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPIR (PIERRE RGNL) · 59.9 NM away. Conditions at KPHP may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KPIR 120521Z 1206/1306 28012KT P6SM FEW250 FM121700 24009KT P6SM SCT250 FM122000 30009KT P6SM FEW250 FM130000 34013G19KT P6SM FEW250 FM130300 36009KT P6SM SCT250

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 17:00Z

Wind: 280° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 3 NM E
VFR sectional: CHEYENNE
ARTCC: ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility: PHP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BRITTANY SMITH
Phone: 605-859-2175
Address: PO BOX 408, PHILIP SD 57567

Flight service · Hours

FSS HON: HURON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

290° · 5 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 30

301°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30Favored	121° / 301°	3,998 ft	ASPH	Standard L
05/23	56° / 236°	3,588 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
12	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	31', pole, 922' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 23
30	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
23	—	—	—	—	—	—	16', tree, 348' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 22

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KPHP PHILIP in PHILIP, SOUTH DAKOTA, showing runways 12/30, 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12

KPHP · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12

KPHP · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LL

$6.30

KPHP·Philip Airport

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Philip Airport 122.800(605) 859-2175 WebsiteWorld Fuel3d ago	$6.30	—

Philip Airport
122.800(605) 859-2175
100LL
$6.30
Jet A
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Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Lighting notes

ACTIVATE PAPI RY 12/30; MIRL RY 12/30 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LLFUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.

Approach & departure obstructions

0505/23 MARKED WITH BLACK/WHITE CONES

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KPHP

Answer card

ICAO: KPHP
Name: PHILIP
Location: PHILIP, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation: 2,209.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,209.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 12/30 · 3,998 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 290° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 30

Philip Airport sits in Philip, South Dakota at 2,209.2 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 12/30 at 3,998 ft asphalt. Runway 05/23 is 3,588 ft turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local guidance says otherwise.

For lighting, the PAPI on runway 12/30 and the medium intensity runway lights on 12/30 are activated on CTAF. Runway 05/23 is marked with black and white cones. Philip Airport carries AVGAS 100LL through the on-field FBO, Philip Airport. Fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach Flight Service, the published contact is Denver ARTCC.

This is a non-towered field with one paved runway and one turf runway. Watch your spacing and make your CTAF calls early. The field elevation is high enough that density altitude can matter, especially on warm days. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any additional local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KPHP and what surface is it?

The longest runway is 12/30. It is 3,998 ft long and asphalt.

Does Philip Airport have a control tower?

No. KPHP is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

What is the pattern altitude at KPHP?

A published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless local guidance says otherwise.

Are there any ILS approaches at Philip Airport?

No ILS approaches are published for KPHP. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.

Which runway lights can you activate at KPHP?

The PAPI on runway 12/30 and the medium intensity runway lights on runway 12/30 are activated on CTAF.

Is 100LL available on the field at KPHP?

Yes. Philip Airport is the on-field FBO and it carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.

What should a first-time pilot know before landing at KPHP?

KPHP sits at 2,209.2 ft MSL. That elevation can push density altitude up on warm days. It also has one asphalt runway and one turf runway, so confirm runway condition and plan your performance.

How do I get clearance delivery help if Flight Service is not reachable?

The published remark says to contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257 if you cannot reach Flight Service on the usual frequency.

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