Norwich, Kansas · field elev 1,494 ft
Density Altitude at Norwich (49K)
Norwich sits at 1,494 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,956 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 | 32.6 | 88 ft | 44.2 | 881 ft |
| February | 36.8 | 378 ft | 49.1 | 1,210 ft |
| March | 45.9 | 996 ft | 58.8 | 1,848 ft |
| April | 55.4 | 1,626 ft | 68.1 | 2,446 ft |
| May | 66.0 | 2,312 ft | 77.5 | 3,038 ft |
| June | 75.9 | 2,938 ft | 87.7 | 3,666 ft |
| July | 80.5 | 3,224 ft | 92.5 | 3,956 ft |
| August | 79.0 | 3,131 ft | 91.0 | 3,866 ft |
| September | 71.3 | 2,649 ft | 83.7 | 3,421 ft |
| October | 58.7 | 1,842 ft | 71.1 | 2,637 ft |
| November | 45.2 | 949 ft | 57.3 | 1,750 ft |
| December | 34.6 | 227 ft | 45.4 | 962 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 49K
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,494 ft — the air behaves like 3,986 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,495 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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- KANY — Anthony Municipal
Anthony · elev 1,343 ft
- KICT — Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl
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- KEGT — Wellington Municipal
Wellington · elev 1,277 ft
- 72K — Westport Auxiliary
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- 71K — Westport
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 49K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Norwich reaches roughly 3,956 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 49K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 88 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 1,494 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Norwich?
1,494 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 49K (FAA), in Norwich, Kansas.