Stafford, Kansas · field elev 1,886 ft
Density Altitude at Stafford Municipal (3TA)
Stafford Municipal sits at 1,886 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,492 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 | 32.4 | 563 ft | 44.3 | 1,374 ft |
| February | 35.9 | 804 ft | 48.5 | 1,655 ft |
| March | 45.8 | 1,475 ft | 59.3 | 2,363 ft |
| April | 55.3 | 2,103 ft | 68.8 | 2,972 ft |
| May | 65.5 | 2,762 ft | 78.3 | 3,567 ft |
| June | 76.0 | 3,424 ft | 88.8 | 4,209 ft |
| July | 80.6 | 3,709 ft | 93.5 | 4,492 ft |
| August | 78.6 | 3,585 ft | 91.3 | 4,360 ft |
| September | 70.6 | 3,085 ft | 83.7 | 3,899 ft |
| October | 57.8 | 2,266 ft | 71.2 | 3,123 ft |
| November | 44.4 | 1,381 ft | 56.9 | 2,207 ft |
| December | 34.2 | 688 ft | 45.4 | 1,448 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 3TA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,886 ft — the air behaves like 4,522 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,887 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 3TA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Stafford Municipal reaches roughly 4,492 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 3TA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 563 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,709 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,886 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Stafford Municipal?
1,886 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3TA (FAA), in Stafford, Kansas.