Satanta, Kansas · field elev 2,976 ft
Density Altitude at Satanta Municipal (1K9)
From a field elevation of 2,976 ft, a typical July afternoon at Satanta Municipal (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,866 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 | 2,064 ft | 49.0 | 3,035 ft |
| February | 38.3 | 2,322 ft | 53.5 | 3,329 ft |
| March | 47.4 | 2,930 ft | 63.3 | 3,959 ft |
| April | 55.5 | 3,459 ft | 71.7 | 4,488 ft |
| May | 65.2 | 4,080 ft | 80.6 | 5,037 ft ▲ |
| June | 75.2 | 4,705 ft | 90.4 | 5,628 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.5 | 4,969 ft | 94.4 | 5,866 ft ▲ |
| August | 77.6 | 4,853 ft | 92.0 | 5,724 ft ▲ |
| September | 70.5 | 4,413 ft | 85.9 | 5,358 ft ▲ |
| October | 58.1 | 3,627 ft | 74.1 | 4,637 ft |
| November | 45.0 | 2,771 ft | 60.1 | 3,755 ft |
| December | 35.6 | 2,139 ft | 49.2 | 3,048 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 1K9
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,976 ft — the air behaves like 5,842 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,978 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 1K9 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Satanta Municipal reaches roughly 5,866 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 1K9 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,064 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,969 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,976 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Satanta Municipal?
2,976 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1K9 (FAA), in Satanta, Kansas.