Moundridge, Kansas · field elev 1,489 ft
Density Altitude at Moundridge Municipal (47K)
Moundridge Municipal sits at 1,489 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,968 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 | 30.7 | −50 ft | 42.4 | 754 ft |
| February | 34.6 | 221 ft | 47.2 | 1,077 ft |
| March | 44.4 | 889 ft | 57.6 | 1,764 ft |
| April | 53.9 | 1,521 ft | 67.1 | 2,377 ft |
| May | 64.7 | 2,223 ft | 77.0 | 3,001 ft |
| June | 75.6 | 2,913 ft | 87.9 | 3,672 ft |
| July | 80.6 | 3,224 ft | 92.8 | 3,968 ft |
| August | 78.5 | 3,094 ft | 90.7 | 3,842 ft |
| September | 70.4 | 2,586 ft | 83.3 | 3,391 ft |
| October | 57.5 | 1,757 ft | 70.6 | 2,599 ft |
| November | 43.8 | 848 ft | 56.3 | 1,679 ft |
| December | 33.3 | 131 ft | 44.3 | 882 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 47K
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,489 ft — the air behaves like 3,980 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,490 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 47K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Moundridge Municipal reaches roughly 3,968 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 47K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −50 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,224 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,489 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Moundridge Municipal?
1,489 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 47K (FAA), in Moundridge, Kansas.