Kinsley, Kansas · field elev 2,171 ft
Density Altitude at Kinsley Municipal (33K)
Kinsley Municipal sits at 2,171 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,790 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 | 32.1 | 898 ft | 45.9 | 1,834 ft |
| February | 35.4 | 1,125 ft | 49.2 | 2,054 ft |
| March | 44.9 | 1,768 ft | 59.5 | 2,727 ft |
| April | 53.9 | 2,363 ft | 68.4 | 3,296 ft |
| May | 64.0 | 3,016 ft | 77.6 | 3,871 ft |
| June | 74.5 | 3,679 ft | 88.2 | 4,519 ft |
| July | 79.2 | 3,970 ft | 92.7 | 4,790 ft |
| August | 77.9 | 3,890 ft | 91.3 | 4,706 ft |
| September | 69.5 | 3,365 ft | 83.3 | 4,222 ft |
| October | 56.8 | 2,552 ft | 71.9 | 3,516 ft |
| November | 43.8 | 1,694 ft | 58.3 | 2,649 ft |
| December | 33.6 | 1,001 ft | 47.1 | 1,914 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 33K
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,171 ft — the air behaves like 4,808 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,172 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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- 8K0 — Bucklin
Bucklin · elev 2,418 ft
- KDDC — Dodge City Regional
Dodge City · elev 2,596 ft
- KPTT — Pratt Regional
Pratt · elev 1,953 ft
- 3TA — Stafford Municipal
Stafford · elev 1,886 ft
- KGBD — Great Bend Municipal
Great Bend · elev 1,887 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 33K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kinsley Municipal reaches roughly 4,790 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 33K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 898 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,970 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,171 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kinsley Municipal?
2,171 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 33K (FAA), in Kinsley, Kansas.