Hoxie, Kansas · field elev 2,733 ft
Density Altitude at Hoxie-Sheridan County (1F5)
From a field elevation of 2,733 ft, a typical July afternoon at Hoxie-Sheridan County (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,310 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 | 30.3 | 1,474 ft | 41.8 | 2,256 ft |
| February | 33.0 | 1,660 ft | 44.8 | 2,457 ft |
| March | 42.5 | 2,303 ft | 55.6 | 3,166 ft |
| April | 51.6 | 2,906 ft | 64.5 | 3,738 ft |
| May | 62.0 | 3,578 ft | 73.9 | 4,328 ft |
| June | 73.2 | 4,284 ft | 85.3 | 5,027 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.1 | 4,587 ft | 90.0 | 5,310 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.9 | 4,452 ft | 87.6 | 5,166 ft ▲ |
| September | 67.6 | 3,934 ft | 80.0 | 4,704 ft |
| October | 54.2 | 3,075 ft | 67.2 | 3,908 ft |
| November | 41.6 | 2,243 ft | 53.7 | 3,043 ft |
| December | 32.1 | 1,598 ft | 42.9 | 2,330 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 1F5
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,733 ft — the air behaves like 5,310 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,735 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 1F5 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hoxie-Sheridan County reaches roughly 5,310 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 1F5 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,474 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,587 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,733 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hoxie-Sheridan County?
2,733 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1F5 (FAA), in Hoxie, Kansas.