Philip Airport

PHP · KPHP · Philip, SD · 2,207 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA: KPHP / PHP
Coordinates: 44.0485, -101.6009
Elevation: 2,207 ft MSL
Magnetic variation: 7E
Sectional chart: CHEYENNE
Airport use: Public
Control tower: No
Weather station: ASOS · 118.375 · ☎ 605-206-3001
ARTCC: DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS): HURON
NOTAM facility: PHP
Attendance: UNATNDD
Beacon: white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle: Yes
Wind indicator: lighted
Activated: 1937/12
Distance from city: 3 E

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

Event	Local (MDT)	UTC
Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends	04:27 AM	10:27Z
Sunrise	05:03 AM	11:03Z
Sunset	08:33 PM	02:33Z
Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins	09:09 PM	03:09Z

Loggable night (§1.1)

09:09 PM → 04:27 AM

Night currency (§61.57)

09:33 PM → 04:03 AM

Plan a flight from KPHP

Destination (ICAO)

TAS (kt)Burn (gph)Reserve (hr)Wind from (°)Wind (kt)

Night operations

Airport lighting: SEE RMK
Rotating beacon: white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting: Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 12: 2-light PAPI (left) · 30: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

Landing runway

LEFT traffic

Landing: Rwy 05 · 056°
Pattern: left (turns left)
TPA: 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF: 122.8

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 05/23

3,588 ft × 120 ft · Turf (Fair)

Heading: 056° mag · 63° true
Traffic pattern: Left

Heading: 236° mag · 243° true
Traffic pattern: Left
Approach obstacle: Tree, 16 ft, 348 ft from threshold, 100 ft R of centerline — 22:1 slope to clear

Runway 12/30

3,998 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Heading: 121° mag · 128° true
Markings: nonprecision
VGSI: 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern: Left
Approach obstacle: Pole, 31 ft, 922 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 23:1 slope to clear

Heading: 301° mag · 308° true
Markings: nonprecision
VGSI: 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern: Left

Will it fit? Your aircraft's required runway length (from the POH) — checked against every runway here

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Runway	Length	Your margin
05/23	3,588 ft
12/30	3,998 ft

Communication frequencies

Service	Frequency	Notes
PHILIP RCO	122.4	COMMUNICATIONS PRVDD BY HURON RADIO ON FREQ 122.4 (PHILIP RCO).
CTAF	122.8	ACTIVATE PAPI RY 12/30; MIRL RY 12/30 - CTAF.
UNICOM	122.8
PHP ASOS	118.375
PHP VOR/DME	115.55/102Y
RAPID CITY RCAG	127.95	APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY DENVER ARTCC (ZDV) ON FREQS 127.95/338.2 (RAPID CITY RCAG).
RAPID CITY RCAG	338.2	APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY DENVER ARTCC (ZDV) ON FREQS 127.95/338.2 (RAPID CITY RCAG).

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

NavAid	Type	Freq	Radial / Dist magnetic
PHP · Philip	VOR-DME	108.40	r090° / 2.8 NM

Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches3

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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VFR sectional

Open KPHP on the VFR sectional (SkyVector) ↗

Services

Fuel available: 100LL
Bottled oxygen: NONE
Bulk oxygen: NONE
Airframe service: NONE
Powerplant service: NONE
Parking: tiedowns, hangars
Other services: Agricultural

Ownership & management

Owner

CITY OF PHILIP

PO BOX 408, PHILIP, SD

605-859-2175

Manager

BRITTANY SMITH

PO BOX 408, PHILIP, SD

605-859-2175

Remarks FAA

FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
ACTIVATE PAPI RY 12/30; MIRL RY 12/30 - CTAF.
FUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
05/23 MARKED WITH BLACK/WHITE CONES

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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KPHP in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KPHP

Philip Airport (PHP · KPHP) is an airport in Philip, SD, at 2,207 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,998 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KPHP, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KPHP have a control tower?

No. Philip Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at KPHP?

Philip Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,998 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KPHP?

Philip Airport is in Philip, SD, at an elevation of 2,207 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.0485, -101.6009.

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