Meade, Kansas · field elev 2,707 ft
Density Altitude at Borth Field (3K4)
From a field elevation of 2,707 ft, a typical July afternoon at Borth Field (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,540 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 | 32.3 | 1,579 ft | 46.0 | 2,504 ft |
| February | 35.4 | 1,791 ft | 48.9 | 2,696 ft |
| March | 44.6 | 2,411 ft | 59.4 | 3,380 ft |
| April | 53.0 | 2,965 ft | 67.7 | 3,908 ft |
| May | 64.4 | 3,699 ft | 78.9 | 4,605 ft |
| June | 74.4 | 4,327 ft | 88.5 | 5,188 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.9 | 4,666 ft | 94.4 | 5,540 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.1 | 4,556 ft | 91.9 | 5,392 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.7 | 4,034 ft | 84.4 | 4,941 ft |
| October | 56.3 | 3,180 ft | 71.5 | 4,147 ft |
| November | 43.3 | 2,325 ft | 57.7 | 3,270 ft |
| December | 33.9 | 1,689 ft | 47.6 | 2,610 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 3K4
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,707 ft — the air behaves like 5,517 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,709 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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- M64 — Jenkinson
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- 3KS — Hf Strip
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- 18K — Fowler
Fowler · elev 2,483 ft
- K17 — Montezuma Municipal
Montezuma · elev 2,780 ft
- 19S — Sublette Municipal
Sublette · elev 2,911 ft
- 1K9 — Satanta Municipal
Satanta · elev 2,976 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 3K4 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Borth Field reaches roughly 5,540 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 3K4 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,579 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,666 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,707 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Borth Field?
2,707 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3K4 (FAA), in Meade, Kansas.