Fowler, Kansas · field elev 2,483 ft
Density Altitude at Fowler (18K)
From a field elevation of 2,483 ft, a typical July afternoon at Fowler (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,269 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3 | 1,300 ft | 46.0 | 2,227 ft |
| February | 35.4 | 1,513 ft | 48.9 | 2,419 ft |
| March | 44.6 | 2,134 ft | 59.4 | 3,104 ft |
| April | 53.0 | 2,689 ft | 67.7 | 3,634 ft |
| May | 64.4 | 3,424 ft | 78.9 | 4,332 ft |
| June | 74.4 | 4,054 ft | 88.5 | 4,916 ft |
| July | 79.9 | 4,393 ft | 94.4 | 5,269 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.1 | 4,283 ft | 91.9 | 5,120 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.7 | 3,760 ft | 84.4 | 4,668 ft |
| October | 56.3 | 2,904 ft | 71.5 | 3,873 ft |
| November | 43.3 | 2,047 ft | 57.7 | 2,995 ft |
| December | 33.9 | 1,410 ft | 47.6 | 2,333 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 18K
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,483 ft — the air behaves like 5,245 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,485 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
Nearby Kansas fields
- 3KS — Hf Strip
Fowler · elev 2,567 ft
- KMEJ — Meade Municipal
Meade · elev 2,527 ft
- M64 — Jenkinson
Meade · elev 2,737 ft
- 3K4 — Borth Field
Meade · elev 2,707 ft
- K17 — Montezuma Municipal
Montezuma · elev 2,780 ft
- S44 — Plains Municipal
Plains · elev 2,762 ft
- K58 — Harold Krier Field
Ashland · elev 1,951 ft
- KDDC — Dodge City Regional
Dodge City · elev 2,596 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 18K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fowler reaches roughly 5,269 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 18K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,300 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,393 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,483 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Fowler?
2,483 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 18K (FAA), in Fowler, Kansas.