KPHP

MVFR

PHILIP

PHILIP · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
2,209.2'
Longest RWY
3,998'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPHP
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
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 +4 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KPHP

Current METAR

Observed 04:55Z

KPHP 280455Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM OVC021 04/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP197 T00440006
Wind
310° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,221 ft
Ceiling
2,100 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
PHP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRITTANY SMITH
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
310° · 4 kt
RWY 30
301°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 301° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,209 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored121° / 301°3,998 ftASPHStandard L
05/2356° / 236°3,588 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 2-box left(3°)31', pole, 922' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 23
30PAPI 2-box left(3°)
2316', 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12
KPHP · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate the PAPI on runway 12/30 and the medium intensity runway lights on runway 12/30 via the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05Runway 05/23 is marked with black and white cones.Show FAA

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
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
310° at 4 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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