Erie, Kansas · field elev 947 ft
Density Altitude at Squadron Field (11K)
Squadron Field sits at 947 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,146 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.4 | −608 ft | 42.7 | 101 ft |
| February | 36.9 | −296 ft | 48.1 | 465 ft |
| March | 46.3 | 344 ft | 57.6 | 1,095 ft |
| April | 55.6 | 964 ft | 67.1 | 1,711 ft |
| May | 65.4 | 1,602 ft | 75.6 | 2,250 ft |
| June | 74.8 | 2,200 ft | 85.0 | 2,835 ft |
| July | 79.4 | 2,488 ft | 90.1 | 3,146 ft |
| August | 78.2 | 2,413 ft | 89.7 | 3,122 ft |
| September | 69.8 | 1,883 ft | 81.4 | 2,612 ft |
| October | 57.9 | 1,115 ft | 70.1 | 1,903 ft |
| November | 45.8 | 311 ft | 56.8 | 1,043 ft |
| December | 35.9 | −365 ft | 46.1 | 331 ft |
▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft. These are planning references at standard pressure and dry air — afternoon humidity and low pressure both push the real number higher. Run today's values below.
Run today’s numbers for 11K
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 947 ft — the air behaves like 3,140 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 948 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 11K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Squadron Field reaches roughly 3,146 ft at standard pressure. Hotter-than-normal days, low pressure, and humidity all push it higher, so run the day's actual numbers before flying.
What is the density altitude at 11K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −608 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,488 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 947 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Squadron Field?
947 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 11K (FAA), in Erie, Kansas.