Goldsby, Oklahoma · field elev 1,169 ft
Density Altitude at David Jay Perry (1K4)
David Jay Perry sits at 1,169 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,562 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 | 38.8 | 111 ft | 49.9 | 861 ft |
| February | 42.9 | 390 ft | 54.4 | 1,159 ft |
| March | 51.5 | 967 ft | 63.2 | 1,733 ft |
| April | 59.8 | 1,513 ft | 71.4 | 2,257 ft |
| May | 68.6 | 2,079 ft | 78.8 | 2,722 ft |
| June | 77.3 | 2,628 ft | 87.2 | 3,240 ft |
| July | 81.8 | 2,908 ft | 92.5 | 3,562 ft |
| August | 81.2 | 2,871 ft | 92.1 | 3,538 ft |
| September | 73.2 | 2,371 ft | 84.2 | 3,056 ft |
| October | 62.0 | 1,655 ft | 73.7 | 2,403 ft |
| November | 50.3 | 887 ft | 61.8 | 1,643 ft |
| December | 41.1 | 268 ft | 51.6 | 974 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 1K4
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,169 ft — the air behaves like 3,592 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,170 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 1K4 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at David Jay Perry reaches roughly 3,562 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 1K4 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 111 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,908 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,169 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of David Jay Perry?
1,169 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1K4 (FAA), in Goldsby, Oklahoma.