Fowler, Kansas · field elev 2,567 ft
Density Altitude at Hf Strip (3KS)
From a field elevation of 2,567 ft, a typical July afternoon at Hf Strip (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,371 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 | 1,405 ft | 46.0 | 2,331 ft |
| February | 35.4 | 1,617 ft | 48.9 | 2,523 ft |
| March | 44.6 | 2,238 ft | 59.4 | 3,208 ft |
| April | 53.0 | 2,793 ft | 67.7 | 3,737 ft |
| May | 64.4 | 3,528 ft | 78.9 | 4,434 ft |
| June | 74.4 | 4,156 ft | 88.5 | 5,018 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.9 | 4,496 ft | 94.4 | 5,371 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.1 | 4,385 ft | 91.9 | 5,222 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.7 | 3,863 ft | 84.4 | 4,770 ft |
| October | 56.3 | 3,007 ft | 71.5 | 3,975 ft |
| November | 43.3 | 2,151 ft | 57.7 | 3,098 ft |
| December | 33.9 | 1,515 ft | 47.6 | 2,437 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 3KS
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,567 ft — the air behaves like 5,347 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,569 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 3KS in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hf Strip reaches roughly 5,371 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 3KS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,405 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,496 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,567 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hf Strip?
2,567 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3KS (FAA), in Fowler, Kansas.