Mangum, Oklahoma · field elev 1,644 ft

Density Altitude at Scott Field (2K4)

Scott Field sits at 1,644 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,270 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,270 ft station: MANGUM · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MANGUM (2 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 38.5 681 ft 51.9 1,581 ft
February 42.2 933 ft 55.9 1,844 ft
March 50.8 1,508 ft 65.1 2,439 ft
April 59.6 2,085 ft 74.2 3,015 ft
May 69.1 2,694 ft 81.7 3,481 ft
June 78.4 3,277 ft 90.1 3,994 ft
July 82.6 3,537 ft 94.7 4,270 ft
August 81.6 3,475 ft 93.9 4,222 ft
September 73.8 2,990 ft 86.2 3,757 ft
October 61.8 2,227 ft 75.2 3,078 ft
November 49.3 1,409 ft 62.7 2,285 ft
December 40.0 783 ft 52.8 1,640 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 2K4

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,288 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,288 ft

Field elevation 1,644 ft — the air behaves like 4,288 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 2K4 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Scott Field reaches roughly 4,270 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 2K4 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 681 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,537 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,644 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Scott Field?

1,644 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2K4 (FAA), in Mangum, Oklahoma.