Topeka Regional Airport — Topeka, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Topeka Regional Airport (Topeka) is FOE — its ICAO code is KFOE.
Distance & flight time from FOE
Topeka Regional Airport
FOE denotes Topeka Regional Airport, formerly known as Forbes Field, situated on the site of a decommissioned U.S. Air Force base in Topeka, Kansas. The airport retains a long military-grade runway from its Forbes Air Force Base days, which today supports Air National Guard operations, cargo flights, flight testing, and general aviation alongside limited commercial passenger service. Its generous runway length and lower congestion make it attractive for aircraft testing and training that would be impractical at busier airports. FOE's dual identity as both a former strategic military installation and a modern regional airport reflects a common pattern among Cold War-era U.S. Air Force bases converted to civilian use.
Runways at Topeka Regional Airport (FOE)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7002 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 13/31 | 12803 ft (3902 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Topeka Regional Airport (FOE)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | KANSAS CITY CNTR | 123.8 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.25 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.8 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| MISC | ARNG OPS | 41.7 MHz |
| OPS | ANG OPS | 28.65 MHz |
| RDO | WICHITA RDO | 122.45 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.8 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Topeka Regional Airport (FOE)
- Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) — 13.7 km (8.5 mi)
- Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) — 89.5 km (55.6 mi)
- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) — 90.7 km (56.4 mi)
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) — 94.4 km (58.7 mi)
- Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) — 95.8 km (59.5 mi)
- Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) — 112.0 km (69.6 mi)
- Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU) — 143.5 km (89.2 mi)
- Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) — 173.1 km (107.6 mi)
FOE, formerly Forbes Field, is Topeka's regional airport with a notably long ex-military runway; it should not be confused with Topeka's smaller general aviation fields.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Topeka Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Topeka Regional Airport is FOE.
What is the ICAO code for Topeka Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Topeka Regional Airport is KFOE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.