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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,084 ft — the air behaves like 3,307 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,085 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 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.