Augusta, Kansas · field elev 1,326 ft
Density Altitude at Augusta Municipal (3AU)
Augusta Municipal sits at 1,326 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,698 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 | 32.9 | −100 ft | 43.2 | 605 ft |
| February | 37.1 | 190 ft | 48.2 | 942 ft |
| March | 46.9 | 855 ft | 58.7 | 1,635 ft |
| April | 56.4 | 1,484 ft | 68.2 | 2,247 ft |
| May | 65.9 | 2,100 ft | 76.8 | 2,789 ft |
| June | 75.5 | 2,708 ft | 86.3 | 3,376 ft |
| July | 80.5 | 3,019 ft | 91.6 | 3,698 ft |
| August | 78.8 | 2,914 ft | 90.1 | 3,607 ft |
| September | 70.6 | 2,399 ft | 82.5 | 3,143 ft |
| October | 58.5 | 1,621 ft | 70.2 | 2,374 ft |
| November | 45.7 | 774 ft | 56.6 | 1,497 ft |
| December | 35.4 | 73 ft | 45.2 | 740 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 3AU
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,326 ft — the air behaves like 3,722 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,327 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 3AU in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Augusta Municipal reaches roughly 3,698 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 3AU on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −100 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,019 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,326 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Augusta Municipal?
1,326 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3AU (FAA), in Augusta, Kansas.