Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Philip Billard Municipal Airport in Topeka, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP) is a regional airport serving Topeka, KS at 881 ft. KTOP reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 13, 18, 22) — longest 5,099 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 KTOP 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTOP 290153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/26 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02780256
What changed at KTOP?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KTOP
KTOP is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,700 ft (field elevation 881 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KTOP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 3,002 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 13 | 5,099 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 18 | 4,331 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 22 | 3,002 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 31 | 5,099 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 36 | 4,331 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KTOP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Philip Billard Municipal 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 KTOP is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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 KTOP
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MCI UA /OV MCI190020/TM 2352/FL120/TP B737/TB LGT 120-160/RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CW
MCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCI190020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2352Reported at 23:52 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 120-160Turbulence: light 12,000–16,000 ft.RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTOP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTOP reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 33%
- 04
- 26%
- 13
- 20%
- 22
- 8%
- 36
- 8%
- 31
- 5%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2321Z (6:21 PM CDT)
TAF KTOP 282321Z 2900/2924 11005KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 2911/2913 4SM -TSRA OVC050CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KTOP
- IATA
- TOP
- FAA LID
- TOP
- City
- Topeka
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 881 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.0699, -95.6226
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,099 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.275 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 34m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 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.
- Foundation for Aeronautical Education - Sardou Ave — Topeka, KS · 2 mi
- NEKBSSI - N.E. Kansas Blue Sky Squadron Inc - Lake Shawnee — Topeka, KS · 4 mi
- Topeka Cl Assn 1 — Berryton, KS · 9 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTOP reported VFR conditions during about 83.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 285 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.6 kt, calm 18.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.2 | 14.4 | 6.6 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 78.0 | 14.2 | 5.2 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 75.1 | 17.7 | 5.5 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 81.9 | 13.3 | 3.7 | 1.2 |
| May | 83.1 | 12.6 | 3.5 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 93.3 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 92.6 | 4.7 | 2.0 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 90.9 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 1.1 |
| Sep | 86.5 | 8.0 | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| Oct | 84.5 | 10.3 | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 82.7 | 12.0 | 3.5 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 71.5 | 18.0 | 7.0 | 3.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 8.3 kt |
| Apr | 8.4 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.3 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.3 kt |
| Oct | 6.3 kt |
| Nov | 6.7 kt |
| Dec | 6.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTOP airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Philip Billard Municipal Airport in Topeka, KS shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KTOP weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTOP?+
KTOP has 6 runways — 04, 13, 18, 22, 31, 36; the longest is 5,099 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTOP report its own weather?+
Yes — Philip Billard Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTOP have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTOP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTOP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTOP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KTOP airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP) 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 Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)
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 Philip Billard Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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