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.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,790 ft station: KINSLEY 2E · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at KINSLEY 2E (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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,808 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,808 ft

Field elevation 2,171 ft — the air behaves like 4,808 ft.

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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.