Syracuse, Kansas · field elev 3,326 ft
Density Altitude at Syracuse-Hamilton County Municipal (3K3)
From a field elevation of 3,326 ft, a typical July afternoon at Syracuse-Hamilton County Municipal (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,201 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 | 30.0 | 2,192 ft | 46.4 | 3,296 ft |
| February | 33.8 | 2,452 ft | 50.6 | 3,572 ft |
| March | 43.2 | 3,084 ft | 60.4 | 4,204 ft |
| April | 51.9 | 3,656 ft | 68.7 | 4,728 ft |
| May | 62.2 | 4,319 ft | 77.9 | 5,298 ft ▲ |
| June | 72.9 | 4,990 ft | 88.6 | 5,945 ft ▲ |
| July | 77.9 | 5,298 ft | 92.9 | 6,201 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.6 | 5,157 ft | 90.2 | 6,041 ft ▲ |
| September | 67.5 | 4,653 ft | 83.6 | 5,645 ft ▲ |
| October | 53.8 | 3,780 ft | 71.2 | 4,884 ft |
| November | 40.7 | 2,917 ft | 57.4 | 4,012 ft |
| December | 30.8 | 2,247 ft | 47.1 | 3,342 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 3K3
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,326 ft — the air behaves like 6,207 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,328 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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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 3K3 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Syracuse-Hamilton County Municipal reaches roughly 6,201 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 3K3 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,192 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,298 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,326 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Syracuse-Hamilton County Municipal?
3,326 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3K3 (FAA), in Syracuse, Kansas.