Thomas, Oklahoma · field elev 1,733 ft

Density Altitude at Thomas Municipal (1O4)

Thomas Municipal sits at 1,733 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,336 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,336 ft station: WATONGA 7W MESONET · 14 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WATONGA 7W MESONET (14 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 37.6 730 ft 48.0 1,432 ft
February 41.3 982 ft 51.9 1,691 ft
March 50.4 1,592 ft 61.7 2,330 ft
April 58.6 2,130 ft 70.2 2,873 ft
May 67.7 2,714 ft 79.2 3,436 ft
June 77.8 3,349 ft 89.0 4,035 ft
July 82.1 3,614 ft 94.0 4,336 ft
August 81.5 3,578 ft 93.2 4,288 ft
September 72.8 3,036 ft 84.0 3,731 ft
October 61.4 2,311 ft 72.4 3,011 ft
November 48.7 1,479 ft 59.0 2,155 ft
December 39.1 833 ft 48.9 1,492 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 1O4

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,336 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,336 ft

Field elevation 1,733 ft — the air behaves like 4,336 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 1O4 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Thomas Municipal reaches roughly 4,336 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 1O4 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 730 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,614 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,733 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Thomas Municipal?

1,733 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1O4 (FAA), in Thomas, Oklahoma.