Sublette, Kansas · field elev 2,911 ft
Density Altitude at Sublette Municipal (19S)
From a field elevation of 2,911 ft, a typical July afternoon at Sublette Municipal (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,787 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 | 34.5 | 1,984 ft | 49.0 | 2,955 ft |
| February | 38.3 | 2,242 ft | 53.5 | 3,249 ft |
| March | 47.4 | 2,849 ft | 63.3 | 3,880 ft |
| April | 55.5 | 3,379 ft | 71.7 | 4,408 ft |
| May | 65.2 | 4,000 ft | 80.6 | 4,958 ft |
| June | 75.2 | 4,626 ft | 90.4 | 5,549 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.5 | 4,890 ft | 94.4 | 5,787 ft ▲ |
| August | 77.6 | 4,774 ft | 92.0 | 5,645 ft ▲ |
| September | 70.5 | 4,334 ft | 85.9 | 5,279 ft ▲ |
| October | 58.1 | 3,547 ft | 74.1 | 4,558 ft |
| November | 45.0 | 2,690 ft | 60.1 | 3,675 ft |
| December | 35.6 | 2,059 ft | 49.2 | 2,968 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 19S
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,911 ft — the air behaves like 5,764 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,913 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 19S in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sublette Municipal reaches roughly 5,787 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 19S on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,984 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,890 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,911 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sublette Municipal?
2,911 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 19S (FAA), in Sublette, Kansas.