Phillipsburg Municipal (KPHG), Kansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Phillipsburg Municipal Airport, identified as KPHG, is a public-use, non-towered field in north-central Kansas serving a modest volume of business aviation traffic. The airport pairs a 5,101-foot paved runway with a turf crosswind strip, and it stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel during its posted attendance hours. Several small municipal airports lie within roughly 25 to 35 nautical miles, reflecting the region's dispersed general aviation infrastructure. Flight plan and clearance delivery coordination for the field routes through Denver ARTCC rather than an onsite tower.
Runways
Phillipsburg Municipal has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 5,101 ft long and 60 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Phillipsburg Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 9:30am to 5:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Phillipsburg Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National (KICT), 153 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Phillipsburg Municipal recorded 63 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation traffic at KPHG concentrates most heavily in June and September, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data, with notably lighter activity in the winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 12 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Phillipsburg Municipal averages 21.5 days above 90°F in July, 30.3 freeze days in January and 2.3 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.5°F, and January the coldest, at 39.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Phillipsburg Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL for Runway 13 and 31, PAPI for Runway 13 and 31, and MIRL for Runway 13/31 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
The runway is marked with red and white wood "L"-shaped markers.
The PAPI on Runway 13 is unusable beyond 8 degrees left and right of centerline.
A public phone is available with 24-hour access.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Phillipsburg Municipal has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Rooks County Regional (KRCP), 23.37 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KPHG
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Frequently asked questions
What runway length is available at KPHG?
Phillipsburg Municipal Airport's primary runway, 13/31, is a 5,101-foot concrete surface with a width of 60 feet. A secondary turf runway, 03/21, measures 1,755 feet by 150 feet and offers a crosswind option. The paved runway supports the majority of business aviation operations recorded at this Kansas field.
Is fuel available at Phillipsburg Municipal Airport?
Phillipsburg Municipal Airport, identified as KPHG, stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Attendance is scheduled Monday through Friday from 0930 to 1730 local time, so fuel service outside those hours should be confirmed in advance. Traffic at the field remains light, with 84 total annual operations recorded for 2025.
How does KPHG handle after-hours arrivals given it is non-towered?
KPHG is a non-towered field, so pilots coordinate arrivals and departures over CTAF. Runway 13/31 has pilot-activated REIL and PAPI lighting along with MIRL, all triggered via CTAF, which supports operations outside the staffed schedule. Flight plan and clearance delivery matters are handled through Denver ARTCC rather than an onsite tower.
Where is the nearest customs facility to Phillipsburg Municipal Airport?
The nearest customs facility to Phillipsburg Municipal Airport is located at KICT, approximately 153 nautical miles away. KPHG itself has no onsite customs processing. Operators requiring customs clearance near this Kansas airport should plan routing through KICT accordingly.