Location
Latitude: |
38-57-03.4170N (38.950949) |
Longitude: |
095-39-49.0090W (-95.663614) |
Elevation: |
1077.9 feet MSL (329 m MSL) |
Magnetic Variation: |
1.9 E (as of December 2025 from WMM2020 model) |
Time Zone: |
UTC -6.0 (Standard Time) UTC -5.0 (Daylight Savings Time) |
From City: |
06 N.M. S of Topeka, Kansas |
Found On: |
Kansas City Chart |
FAA Region: |
ACE |
Contacts
Manager: |
Publicly owned: |
| MR ERIC M JOHNSON 6510 SE FORBES AVE #1 TOPEKA, KS 66619 785-862-2362 |
METROPOLITAN TOPEKA ARPT AUTH 6510 SE FORBES AVE #1 TOPEKA, KS 66619 785-862-2362 |
Operations
Airport Status: |
Operational |
Facility Use: |
Public |
Type: |
Airport |
Activation Date: |
02/1944 |
Control tower: |
Yes |
Attendance (Months/Days/Hours): |
Months/Days/Hours ALL/ALL/0545-2200 |
Boundary ARTCC: |
ZKC (Kansas City) |
Responsible ARTCC: |
ZKC (Kansas City) |
Lighting Schedule: |
SEE RMK |
Segmented Circle Indicator: |
No |
Traffic Pattern Altitude (MSL): |
2078 feet (633 m) |
NOTAMs Facility: |
FOE |
NOTAM-D Service: |
Yes |
International Airport of Entry: |
No |
Customs Landing Rights: |
No |
Military Landing Rights: |
Yes |
Civil/Military Joint Use: |
No |
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting: |
Class IV ARFF Index: A Air Carrier Service: Not Scheduled Certification Date: 04/1976 |
Based Aircraft
Annual Operations (as of )
Communications
| CTAF: | 120.800 |
| Unicom: | 122.950 |
| Tower: | FORBES 120.8 340.2 236.6 Hrs: 0545-2200 |
| Ground: | 118.425 275.8 |
| Approach: | KANSAS CITY ARTCC |
| Departure: | KANSAS CITY ARTCC |
| ATIS: | 128.25 Hrs: 24 |
| ASOS: | (785-862-8258) |
| ARNG OPS: | 32.1 |
| EMERG: | 121.5 |
| RANGE CTL: | 229.5 |
| EMERG: | 243.0 |
| ANG OPS: | 255.5 |
- APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY KANSAS CITY ARTCC (ZKC) ON FREQS 123.8/343.7 (TOPEKA RCAG).
Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) & Fuel
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Area Code: 785 |
| Business Name | Frequency | Phone | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-American Aviation
|
Unicom 122.95 | 862-2790 | 100LL, Jet A |
| Million Air Topeka
|
Unicom 122.95 | 862-0950, 888-545-8430 | 100LL, Jet A |
Flight Service Stations
| Primary | Alternate | |
| FSS on Field: | N | |
| FSS Name (ID): | Wichita(ICT) | |
| Frequency: | ||
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
Instrument Procedures / Charts
FAA Terminal Procedures valid from 0901Z 11/27/25 to 0901Z 12/25/25.
There are various types of charts available for an airport. They are listed in the Page Type column. Here is a legend for those types:
APD - Airport Diagram
DP - Departure Procedure Charts
HOT - Hot Spots
IAP - Instrument Approach Procedure Charts
MIN - Minimums
STAR - Standard Terminal Arrival Charts
| Page Type | Page Name | Volume | Action Since Last Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| APD | AIRPORT DIAGRAM | NC-2 | Changed |
| IAP | HI-TACAN RWY 13 | NC-2 | |
| IAP | HI-TACAN RWY 31 | NC-2 | |
| IAP | ILS OR LOC RWY 31 | NC-2 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 03 | NC-2 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 13 | NC-2 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 21 | NC-2 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 31 | NC-2 | |
| IAP | TACAN RWY 13 | NC-2 | |
| IAP | TACAN RWY 31 | NC-2 | |
| IAP | VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 03 | NC-2 | |
| IAP | VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 21 | NC-2 | |
| MIN | ALTERNATE MINIMUMS | NC-2 | |
| MIN | TAKEOFF MINIMUMS | NC-2 |
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Navigation Aids (Navaids) near FOE
| Dist (NM) | ID | Morse Code | Name | Type | Freq | True Hdg | Mag Hdg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | FOE | . . _ . _ _ _ . | Forbes | VOT | 111.00 | 286 | 284 |
| 0.2 | FOE | . . _ . _ _ _ . | Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | 152 | 150 |
| 5.5 | FO | . . _ . _ _ _ | Riply | NDB | 326 | 135 | 133 |
| 10.2 | TO | _ _ _ _ | Biloy | NDB | 521 | 353 | 351 |
| 12.4 | TOP | _ _ _ _ . _ _ . | Topeka | VORTAC | 117.80 | 25 | 23 |
| 23.9 | JZ | . _ _ _ _ _ . . | Newbn | NDB | 338 | 95 | 93 |
| 39.2 | UKL | . . _ _ . _ . _ . . | Boyd | NDB | 245 | 183 | 181 |
| 43.8 | OJC | _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ . _ . | Johnson County | VOR-DME | 113.00 | 98 | 96 |
| 44.9 | PK | . _ _ . _ . _ | Herbb | NDB | 420 | 105 | 103 |
| 45.4 | EMP | . _ _ . _ _ . | Emporia | VORTAC | 112.80 | 209 | 207 |
| 45.5 | DO | _ . . _ _ _ | Dotte | NDB | 359 | 68 | 66 |
| 47.5 | GQ | _ _ . _ _ . _ | Norge | NDB | 517 | 81 | 79 |
| 47.6 | MCI | _ _ _ . _ . . . | Kansas City | VORTAC | 113.25 | 64 | 62 |
| 48.3 | MHK | _ _ . . . . _ . _ | Manhattan | VOR-DME | 110.20 | 284 | 282 |
| 50.7 | MKC | _ _ _ . _ _ . _ . | Kansas City Downtown | VOT | 108.60 | 77 | 76 |
| 50.8 | RIS | . _ . . . . . . | Riverside | VOR-DME | 111.40 | 78 | 77 |
| 52.9 | CVY | _ . _ . . . . _ _ . _ _ | Cavalry | NDB | 314 | 275 | 273 |
| 55.1 | RBA | . _ . _ . . . . _ | Robinson | DME | 108.2 | 11 | 9 |
| 55.8 | HRU | . . . . . _ . . . _ | Herington | NDB | 407 | 254 | 252 |
| 55.9 | FRI | . . _ . . _ . . . | Fort Riley | VOR | 109.40 | 271 | 269 |
Nearby Airports with Fuel
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
Remarks
| A110-10 | JASU: 14(A/M32A-86D) 11(A/M32A-95) |
| A110-11 | FUEL: A+ MILLION AIRTOPEKA 1200-0400Z++ - C785-862-0950; OTR TIMES 3 HR PPR - C785-862-6104/785-224-2899. A++ MIL. |
| A110-12 | FLUID: ADI SP LPOX LOX OIL - O-128-148(MIL) - AVBL ONLY IN QT CANS. |
| A110-13 | CTN: DO NOT MISTAKE PHILIP BILLARD MUNI 7 NM N FOR TOPEKA RGNL. |
| A110-14 | NOISE ABATEMENT PROC: VFR TFC AVOID OVFT OF HOUSING AREA 2 NM W RWY 13. |
| A110-17 | ANG: RAMP & SVC 72 HR PPR - D720-4655/4663. ANG RAMP PRKG - WYLIE CON 20 MIN BFR LDG. ADZ ARR & DEP - 255.5. AIRFIELD MGMT, MOC & POL 1330-2200Z++; CLSD WKEND & FED HOL; AFT HR PPR. |
| A110-19 | ANG: FLEET SVC, OIL SOAP SAMPLING & DRAG CHUTE REPACK NA. PRECISION MEASURING EQPT LAB PUP & DLVR EXP 1.5 HR DLA. TSNT SVC & DEICING AVBL AT FBO. TSNT MAINT & PARTS SVC EXC KC-135R LTD. NO QTRS AVBL. |
| A110-2 | TFC PTN: 1000 FT AGL FOR LGT (SLOW) ACFT & 1500 FT FOR HEAVY (FAST) ACFT. |
| A110-20 | RNG: 1300-2300Z++ TUE-FRI EXC HOL & OCNL WKEND. LTD MAINT UH-60A. TSNT ARMY - D720-8725/C785-274-1725. OPS - C785-646-3825/3827. ARMY RANGE OPS - 32.1. RNG RAMP & FAC W OF RWY 03 APCH END. |
| A110-22 | F/W & R/W RAPID REFUEL 0600-2200 - 785-862-0950. 24 HR PN & ARINC BFR LNDG - 129.85. ADZ ATC FOR RAPID REFUEL OPS & PROC TO N RAMP. 5 ACFT SIMUL OPS AVBL. |
| A110-6 | (E110) OPERS ARPT LGTG ONLY. |
| A110-8 | BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT. BIRD HAZ PHASE II APR-MAY & AUG-OCT. |
| A17 | MIL USE: SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK. |
| A26 | 24 HR PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - AMGR. ARFF INDEX B AVBL; ARFF INDEX C LEVEL EQUIP AVBL UPON REQ. |
| A48-13 | OTS. |
| A81-APT | WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSF RWY 13; MALSR RWY 31; MIRL RWY 03/21; HIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. VASI RWY 03; PAPI RWY 13, 21 & 31; OPR CONSLY. |
Runways
Runway Summary
| Runways: | 03/21 13/31 |
| Longest Runway: | 13/31 is 12803 ft (3902 m) long |
| Runways with an Instrument Approach: | 31 |
FOE Airport Runway Details
| Runway 03/21 | 7002 ft x 150 ft (2134 m x 46 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 04/22/2016 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt - Excellent condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 46 /R/C/X/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 75.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 140.0 | |
| Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 220.0 | |
| Dual Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 620.0 | |
Runway 03 |
Runway 21 |
|
Elevation: |
1077.9 | 1043.2 |
Latitude: |
38-56-25.3444N | 38-57-18.4946N |
Longitude: |
095-40-23.3262W | 095-39-26.5769W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
040 | 220 |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Right | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Nonprecision Instrument | Nonprecision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Object at End: |
TREE | |
Object Height: |
36 | |
Distance from End: |
1850 | |
Object Centerline Offset: |
200 ft. right of centerline | |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Box VASI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
REIL: |
Yes | Yes |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
47 | 52 |
Declared Distances |
||
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): |
7001 | 7001 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): |
7001 | 7001 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): |
7001 | 7001 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): |
7001 | 7001 |
| Runway 13/31 | 12803 ft x 150 ft (3902 m x 46 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 04/22/2016 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt - Excellent condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 89 /R/C/X/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | High Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 75.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 200.0 | |
| Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 280.0 | |
| Dual Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 760.0 | |
Runway 13 |
Runway 31 |
|
Elevation: |
1063.1 | 1035.9 |
Latitude: |
38-57-56.0100N | 38-56-23.3913N |
Longitude: |
095-40-40.9797W | 095-38-50.5563W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
137 | 317 |
ILS Type: |
ILS/DME | |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Right | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Precision Instrument | Precision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Fair | Fair |
Object at End: |
TREE | TREE |
Object Height: |
35 | 59 |
Distance from End: |
1750 | 2900 |
Object Centerline Offset: |
200 ft. right of centerline | |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
Runway Visual Range (RVR): |
Rollout | Touchdown |
Approach Light System: |
1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers | 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights |
REIL: |
Yes | |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
54 | 59 |
Declared Distances |
||
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): |
12803 | 12803 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): |
12803 | 12803 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): |
12803 | 12803 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): |
12803 | 12803 |
Services
Airframe Repair: |
Major |
Powerplant Repair: |
Major |
Bottled Oxygen: |
None |
Bulk Oxygen: |
None |
Fuel Available: |
100LL |
Landing Fees: |
No |
Parking: |
Tiedowns available |
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