Benton, Kansas · field elev 1,364 ft
Density Altitude at Lloyd Stearman Field (1K1)
Lloyd Stearman Field sits at 1,364 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,744 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 | 32.9 | −53 ft | 43.2 | 653 ft |
| February | 37.1 | 237 ft | 48.2 | 989 ft |
| March | 46.9 | 902 ft | 58.7 | 1,681 ft |
| April | 56.4 | 1,531 ft | 68.2 | 2,293 ft |
| May | 65.9 | 2,146 ft | 76.8 | 2,836 ft |
| June | 75.5 | 2,754 ft | 86.3 | 3,422 ft |
| July | 80.5 | 3,066 ft | 91.6 | 3,744 ft |
| August | 78.8 | 2,960 ft | 90.1 | 3,654 ft |
| September | 70.6 | 2,446 ft | 82.5 | 3,189 ft |
| October | 58.5 | 1,668 ft | 70.2 | 2,420 ft |
| November | 45.7 | 821 ft | 56.6 | 1,544 ft |
| December | 35.4 | 120 ft | 45.2 | 788 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 1K1
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,364 ft — the air behaves like 3,768 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,365 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 1K1 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lloyd Stearman Field reaches roughly 3,744 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 1K1 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −53 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,066 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,364 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lloyd Stearman Field?
1,364 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1K1 (FAA), in Benton, Kansas.