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.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,968 ft station: MCPHERSON · 13 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MCPHERSON (13 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,980 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,980 ft

Field elevation 1,489 ft — the air behaves like 3,980 ft.

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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.