Marion, Kansas · field elev 1,390 ft
Density Altitude at Marion Municipal (43K)
Marion Municipal sits at 1,390 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,812 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 | 31.1 | −146 ft | 41.0 | 536 ft |
| February | 35.2 | 139 ft | 45.7 | 853 ft |
| March | 45.8 | 860 ft | 56.8 | 1,589 ft |
| April | 55.8 | 1,524 ft | 66.9 | 2,242 ft |
| May | 66.0 | 2,185 ft | 76.5 | 2,849 ft |
| June | 76.2 | 2,830 ft | 86.9 | 3,491 ft |
| July | 81.2 | 3,141 ft | 92.2 | 3,812 ft |
| August | 79.4 | 3,029 ft | 90.7 | 3,721 ft |
| September | 71.1 | 2,509 ft | 82.7 | 3,233 ft |
| October | 58.5 | 1,700 ft | 70.3 | 2,459 ft |
| November | 44.9 | 800 ft | 55.5 | 1,504 ft |
| December | 34.2 | 70 ft | 43.8 | 725 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 43K
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,390 ft — the air behaves like 3,800 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,391 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 43K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Marion Municipal reaches roughly 3,812 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 43K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −146 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,141 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,390 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Marion Municipal?
1,390 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 43K (FAA), in Marion, Kansas.