Stilwell, Oklahoma · field elev 1,084 ft

Density Altitude at Stilwell / Cherokee Nation (1PP)

Stilwell / Cherokee Nation sits at 1,084 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,307 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,307 ft station: STILWELL 5 NNW · 10 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at STILWELL 5 NNW (10 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 37.7 −70 ft 48.7 675 ft
February 42.9 285 ft 53.6 1,001 ft
March 50.1 769 ft 61.0 1,486 ft
April 59.1 1,362 ft 71.4 2,153 ft
May 66.3 1,828 ft 77.0 2,506 ft
June 74.4 2,343 ft 85.1 3,008 ft
July 78.9 2,624 ft 90.0 3,307 ft
August 78.1 2,574 ft 89.8 3,295 ft
September 70.8 2,115 ft 82.5 2,848 ft
October 60.6 1,460 ft 72.1 2,197 ft
November 50.0 762 ft 61.7 1,531 ft
December 40.0 87 ft 49.9 755 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 1PP

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,307 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,307 ft

Field elevation 1,084 ft — the air behaves like 3,307 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

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

On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Stilwell / Cherokee Nation reaches roughly 3,307 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 1PP on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −70 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,624 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,084 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Stilwell / Cherokee Nation?

1,084 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1PP (FAA), in Stilwell, Oklahoma.