KTOP TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Philip Billard Municipal (TOP · KTOP), Topeka, KS. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0258Z, valid 0300Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Philip Billard Municipal — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0258Z
valid 0300Z to 0000ZTAF KTOP 210258Z 2103/2124 35006KT P6SM BKN017 OVC028 FM210900 35005KT P6SM BKN008 OVC017 FM211600 36007KT P6SM BKN022
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 0900Z | Initial | 350° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,700 ft BKN | Broken at 1,700 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,800 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1600Z | FM | 350° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 360° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 2,200 ft BKN | Broken at 2,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KTOP?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0258Z for Philip Billard Municipal reads: TAF KTOP 210258Z 2103/2124 35006KT P6SM BKN017 OVC028 FM210900 35005KT P6SM BKN008 OVC017 FM211600 36007KT P6SM BKN022
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.
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