KTOP TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP · KTOP), Topeka, KS. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2332Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Philip Billard Municipal Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2332Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KTOP 062332Z 0700/0724 08004KT P6SM FEW030 FM070800 19003KT 5SM -SHRA VCTS SCT014 BKN040CB FM071200 20005KT P6SM SCT025 BKN100 FM071500 20009KT P6SM SCT200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0800Z | Initial | 080° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1200Z | FM | 190° at 3 kt | 5 SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,400 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 1500Z | FM | 200° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 200° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KTOP?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2332Z for Philip Billard Municipal Airport reads: TAF KTOP 062332Z 0700/0724 08004KT P6SM FEW030 FM070800 19003KT 5SM -SHRA VCTS SCT014 BKN040CB FM071200 20005KT P6SM SCT025 BKN100 FM071500 20009KT P6SM SCT200
How far ahead does a TAF forecast?
A TAF covers a 24-hour period at most airports and 30 hours at larger ones, issued four times a day at 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z and 1800Z. It describes conditions within roughly 5 statute miles of the airport, not the surrounding area.
What do FM, BECMG and TEMPO mean?
FM (from) marks a rapid, permanent change at the stated time. BECMG (becoming) marks a gradual change over the stated window. TEMPO marks conditions expected for less than half the period, in spells of under an hour each. PROB30 and PROB40 give the probability of the conditions that follow.
More about KTOP
Forecasts from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.