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Topeka Regional Airport.
Topeka, Kansas · 1,078 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
58 ratings
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Operators based
1,078
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
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Nearest alternate
Field standing
#12 / 37
Kansas airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 58 Google ratings , ranked against 37 rated KS fields.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Topeka Regional Airport, listed as KFOE / FOE, is a mid-sized airport in Topeka, Kansas. Field elevation is 1,078 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list FOE as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP, 7 nm), Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK, 48 nm), and Kansas City International Airport (MCI, 49 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 12,803-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from FOE are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Topeka Army Airfield and Forbes AFB. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from FOE to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KFOE. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Million Air Topeka
Your FBO? Claim it, freeMillion Air Topeka is located at the Topeka Regional Airport (Forbes Field) in Topeka Kansas. The Topeka Regional Airport is home to two Military units. On the north end of the airport is the Kansas Air National Guard that actively flies KC-135 aircraft. On the south end of the airport is the Kansas Army National Guard flying the UH-60M Black Hawk.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 06:00-23:00, after hours by call
- Unicom 129.85
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KFOE
IATA
FOE
FAA / Local
FOE
Elevation
1,078 ft
Coordinates
38.9509° N · 95.6636° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs KS fields
state range 754–4,219 ft
At 1,078 ft, FOE sits lower than 76% of the 49 Kansas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,803 ft
- 13/3112,803 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 03/217,002 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,803 ft
FOE's 12,803 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmTOPPhilip Billard Municipal AirportTopeka
- 48nmMHKManhattan Regional AirportManhattan
- 49nmMCIKansas City International AirportKansas City
- 51nmMKCCharles B. Wheeler Downtown AirportKansas City
- 52nmFRIMarshall Army Air FieldFort Riley (Junction City)
- 60nmSTJRosecrans Memorial AirportSt Joseph
Location
Open the full mapKFOE · Topeka Regional Airport · Topeka, KS
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FOE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 371 nm | 1h 16m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 398 nm | 1h 20m |
| Denver (DEN) | 421 nm | 1h 23m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 460 nm | 1h 28m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 522 nm | 1h 37m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 524 nm | 1h 37m |
| Austin (AUS) | 535 nm | 1h 39m |
| Houston (HOU) | 559 nm | 1h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FOE?
- Topeka Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 12,803 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at FOE?
- Topeka Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,803 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Topeka Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves FOE: Million Air Topeka. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to FOE?
- The closest alternate is Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP), about 7 nm away, followed by Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FOE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 1h 16m (371 nm), Chicago about 1h 20m (398 nm), Denver about 1h 23m (421 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.