Leoti, Kansas · field elev 3,303 ft
Density Altitude at Mark Hoard Meml (3K7)
From a field elevation of 3,303 ft, a typical July afternoon at Mark Hoard Meml (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,090 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 | 30.1 | 2,170 ft | 44.2 | 3,122 ft |
| February | 33.0 | 2,369 ft | 47.7 | 3,353 ft |
| March | 41.9 | 2,969 ft | 57.3 | 3,977 ft |
| April | 49.8 | 3,491 ft | 65.5 | 4,499 ft |
| May | 60.3 | 4,170 ft | 75.2 | 5,104 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.7 | 4,887 ft | 86.6 | 5,797 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.8 | 5,202 ft | 91.5 | 6,090 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.3 | 5,048 ft | 88.5 | 5,911 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.2 | 4,543 ft | 81.7 | 5,502 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.9 | 3,693 ft | 68.4 | 4,682 ft |
| November | 40.0 | 2,842 ft | 55.1 | 3,836 ft |
| December | 31.1 | 2,239 ft | 45.1 | 3,182 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 3K7
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,303 ft — the air behaves like 6,120 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,305 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 3K7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mark Hoard Meml reaches roughly 6,090 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 3K7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,170 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,202 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,303 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mark Hoard Meml?
3,303 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3K7 (FAA), in Leoti, Kansas.