Waynoka, Oklahoma · field elev 1,544 ft
Density Altitude at Waynoka Municipal (1K5)
Waynoka Municipal sits at 1,544 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,221 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 | 35.4 | 344 ft | 48.5 | 1,232 ft |
| February | 38.9 | 584 ft | 52.5 | 1,497 ft |
| March | 48.3 | 1,218 ft | 62.1 | 2,123 ft |
| April | 57.6 | 1,832 ft | 71.8 | 2,742 ft |
| May | 68.0 | 2,501 ft | 80.9 | 3,310 ft |
| June | 78.0 | 3,130 ft | 90.4 | 3,890 ft |
| July | 83.1 | 3,446 ft | 95.9 | 4,221 ft |
| August | 81.0 | 3,316 ft | 93.8 | 4,095 ft |
| September | 72.8 | 2,805 ft | 86.1 | 3,629 ft |
| October | 59.8 | 1,975 ft | 73.8 | 2,868 ft |
| November | 46.9 | 1,125 ft | 60.6 | 2,026 ft |
| December | 36.8 | 440 ft | 49.5 | 1,298 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 1K5
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,544 ft — the air behaves like 4,227 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,545 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 1K5 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Waynoka Municipal reaches roughly 4,221 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 1K5 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 344 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,446 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,544 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Waynoka Municipal?
1,544 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1K5 (FAA), in Waynoka, Oklahoma.