Coldwater, Kansas · field elev 2,086 ft
Density Altitude at Comanche County (3K8)
Comanche County sits at 2,086 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,800 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 | 36.6 | 1,101 ft | 49.3 | 1,955 ft |
| February | 40.2 | 1,346 ft | 53.7 | 2,245 ft |
| March | 49.6 | 1,975 ft | 63.5 | 2,880 ft |
| April | 58.6 | 2,564 ft | 72.5 | 3,450 ft |
| May | 68.0 | 3,166 ft | 80.8 | 3,965 ft |
| June | 77.2 | 3,743 ft | 89.6 | 4,500 ft |
| July | 82.0 | 4,038 ft | 94.6 | 4,800 ft |
| August | 80.3 | 3,934 ft | 92.6 | 4,681 ft |
| September | 72.7 | 3,462 ft | 85.6 | 4,258 ft |
| October | 60.8 | 2,706 ft | 74.2 | 3,556 ft |
| November | 47.9 | 1,862 ft | 60.9 | 2,713 ft |
| December | 37.6 | 1,169 ft | 49.5 | 1,968 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 3K8
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,086 ft — the air behaves like 4,824 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,087 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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- K58 — Harold Krier Field
Ashland · elev 1,951 ft
- 8K0 — Bucklin
Bucklin · elev 2,418 ft
- 9KS — Greensburg Municipal
Greensburg · elev 2,192 ft
- K51 — Medicine Lodge
Medicine Lodge · elev 1,549 ft
- 4KS — Walz
Kiowa · elev 1,387 ft
- KPTT — Pratt Regional
Pratt · elev 1,953 ft
- 33K — Kinsley Municipal
Kinsley · elev 2,171 ft
- 18K — Fowler
Fowler · elev 2,483 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 3K8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Comanche County reaches roughly 4,800 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 3K8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,101 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,038 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,086 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Comanche County?
2,086 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3K8 (FAA), in Coldwater, Kansas.