Ingalls, Kansas · field elev 2,814 ft
Density Altitude at Ingalls Municipal (30K)
From a field elevation of 2,814 ft, a typical July afternoon at Ingalls Municipal (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,539 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 | 31.2 | 1,637 ft | 44.8 | 2,557 ft |
| February | 34.7 | 1,877 ft | 48.9 | 2,828 ft |
| March | 44.0 | 2,504 ft | 59.0 | 3,486 ft |
| April | 52.7 | 3,078 ft | 67.6 | 4,033 ft |
| May | 63.4 | 3,767 ft | 77.6 | 4,655 ft |
| June | 73.8 | 4,421 ft | 87.9 | 5,282 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.4 | 4,705 ft | 92.2 | 5,539 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.2 | 4,569 ft | 89.6 | 5,384 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.6 | 4,096 ft | 82.9 | 4,980 ft |
| October | 55.1 | 3,234 ft | 69.9 | 4,177 ft |
| November | 41.9 | 2,363 ft | 56.4 | 3,318 ft |
| December | 32.3 | 1,712 ft | 45.7 | 2,617 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 30K
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,814 ft — the air behaves like 5,527 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,816 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 30K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ingalls Municipal reaches roughly 5,539 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 30K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,637 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,705 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,814 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ingalls Municipal?
2,814 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 30K (FAA), in Ingalls, Kansas.