Quinter, Kansas · field elev 2,637 ft
Density Altitude at Gove County (1QK)
From a field elevation of 2,637 ft, a typical July afternoon at Gove County (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,187 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 | 29.1 | 1,271 ft | 40.7 | 2,063 ft |
| February | 31.9 | 1,465 ft | 43.7 | 2,265 ft |
| March | 41.3 | 2,104 ft | 54.6 | 2,983 ft |
| April | 50.5 | 2,715 ft | 63.8 | 3,575 ft |
| May | 61.0 | 3,396 ft | 73.6 | 4,192 ft |
| June | 72.2 | 4,105 ft | 85.0 | 4,892 ft |
| July | 77.4 | 4,427 ft | 89.9 | 5,187 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.9 | 4,273 ft | 87.1 | 5,019 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.7 | 3,759 ft | 79.7 | 4,569 ft |
| October | 53.2 | 2,892 ft | 66.2 | 3,728 ft |
| November | 40.5 | 2,050 ft | 52.9 | 2,872 ft |
| December | 30.8 | 1,389 ft | 42.0 | 2,151 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 1QK
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,637 ft — the air behaves like 5,193 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,639 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 1QK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Gove County reaches roughly 5,187 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 1QK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,271 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,427 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,637 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Gove County?
2,637 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1QK (FAA), in Quinter, Kansas.