Topeka Regional Airport (KFOE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Topeka Regional Airport in Topeka, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Topeka Regional Airport (KFOE) is a regional airport serving Topeka, KS at 1,078 ft. KFOE reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 13, 21, 31), longest 12,803 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KFOE in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the east (090°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 ft, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
SPECI KFOE 131013Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 17/17 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W T01720167
What changed at KFOE?
Since the 0953Z (4:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A thunderstorm ended (VCTS).
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.07 → 30.05 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KFOE
KFOE is currently VFR with winds from 090° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 12,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,450 ft (field elevation 1,078 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KFOE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03FAV | 7,002 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 13 | 12,803 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 21 | 7,002 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 31 | 12,803 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → 12,000 ft.
KFOE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Topeka Regional Airport in Topeka, KS: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KFOE is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KFOE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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FSK UA /OV FSK/TM 0656/FL110/TP TBM9/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC AF
FSK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0656Reported at 06:56 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP TBM9Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC AFRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFOE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFOE reported mostly VFR across 51 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 51 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 13
- 47%
- 21
- 27%
- 03
- 20%
- 31
- 6%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0629Z (1:29 AM CDT)
TAF KFOE 130629Z 1306/1406 05006KT P6SM VCTS BKN090CB PROB30 1308/1312 4SM -TSRA BKN015CB FM131200 09006KT P6SM FEW015 BKN070
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFOE
- IATA
- FOE
- FAA LID
- FOE
- City
- Topeka
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,078 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.9509, -95.6636
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 12,803 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 13h 41m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Topeka Cl Assn 1 , Berryton, KS · 4 mi
- NEKBSSI - N.E. Kansas Blue Sky Squadron Inc , Berryton, KS · 4 mi
- NEKBSSI - N.E. Kansas Blue Sky Squadron Inc - Lake Shawnee , Topeka, KS · 5 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KFOE
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFOE reported VFR conditions during about 83.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 279 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.0 kt, calm 10.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.5 | 12.4 | 6.4 | 5.6 |
| Feb | 78.3 | 12.9 | 5.1 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 75.5 | 15.6 | 5.7 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 81.4 | 12.4 | 4.2 | 2.0 |
| May | 82.3 | 11.9 | 4.3 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 92.8 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 92.8 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 91.6 | 5.4 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 88.4 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 84.7 | 9.5 | 3.8 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 82.6 | 10.6 | 4.4 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 72.2 | 15.7 | 6.8 | 5.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.6 kt |
| Feb | 8.9 kt |
| Mar | 9.7 kt |
| Apr | 9.9 kt |
| May | 7.9 kt |
| Jun | 7.6 kt |
| Jul | 6.3 kt |
| Aug | 6.1 kt |
| Sep | 6.5 kt |
| Oct | 8.0 kt |
| Nov | 8.6 kt |
| Dec | 8.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFOE airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Topeka Regional Airport in Topeka, KS shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KFOE weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KFOE?+
KFOE has 4 runways: 03, 13, 21, 31; the longest is 12,803 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFOE report its own weather?+
Yes. Topeka Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFOE have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFOE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KFOE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFOE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFOE airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Topeka Regional Airport (KFOE) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Topeka Regional Airport (KFOE)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Topeka Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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