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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,644 ft — the air behaves like 4,288 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,645 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 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.