Topeka Regional Airport (KFOE)
Medium airport · Topeka, Kansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Topeka Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFOE |
| IATA | FOE |
| Elevation | 1,078 ft (329 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°57'3" W 95°39'49" 38.95090, -95.66360 |
| Location | Topeka, Kansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,002 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 13/31 | 12,803 ft (3902 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Topeka Regional Airport at a glance
Topeka Regional Airport is a medium airport in Topeka, Kansas, United States, known to airline systems as FOE. The field elevation of 1,078 ft (329 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFOE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 12,803 ft (3902 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFOE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Topeka Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Philip Billard Municipal Airport | KTOP | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Manhattan Regional Airport | KMHK | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Kansas City International Airport | KMCI | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport | KMKC | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Marshall Army Air Field | KFRI | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Topeka Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,078 ft field elevation of Topeka Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Topeka Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Topeka Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Topeka Regional Airport is KFOE, and its IATA code is FOE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Topeka Regional Airport above sea level?
Topeka Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,078 feet (329 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Topeka Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.9509, -95.6636 — in Topeka, Kansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Philip Billard Municipal Airport, about 14 km away.
Does KFOE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFOE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Topeka Regional Airport?
Topeka Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 12,803 ft (3902 m) with a CON surface.