Ness City, Kansas · field elev 2,322 ft
Density Altitude at Ness City Municipal (48K)
From a field elevation of 2,322 ft, a typical July afternoon at Ness City Municipal (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,003 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 | 30.0 | 941 ft | 44.3 | 1,915 ft |
| February | 33.2 | 1,162 ft | 47.9 | 2,154 ft |
| March | 42.9 | 1,821 ft | 58.5 | 2,848 ft |
| April | 51.9 | 2,418 ft | 67.5 | 3,424 ft |
| May | 62.6 | 3,112 ft | 77.2 | 4,031 ft |
| June | 73.8 | 3,819 ft | 88.2 | 4,703 ft |
| July | 79.0 | 4,142 ft | 93.2 | 5,003 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.7 | 4,000 ft | 90.9 | 4,865 ft |
| September | 68.4 | 3,481 ft | 83.6 | 4,424 ft |
| October | 54.8 | 2,608 ft | 70.5 | 3,613 ft |
| November | 41.6 | 1,733 ft | 56.8 | 2,738 ft |
| December | 31.7 | 1,058 ft | 45.5 | 1,995 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 48K
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,322 ft — the air behaves like 4,991 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,323 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 48K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ness City Municipal reaches roughly 5,003 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 48K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 941 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,142 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,322 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ness City Municipal?
2,322 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 48K (FAA), in Ness City, Kansas.