Cherokee, Oklahoma · field elev 1,179 ft
Density Altitude at Cherokee Municipal (4O5)
Cherokee Municipal sits at 1,179 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,718 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 | 36.1 | −62 ft | 47.9 | 740 ft |
| February | 39.3 | 158 ft | 52.2 | 1,026 ft |
| March | 48.7 | 793 ft | 61.6 | 1,642 ft |
| April | 57.7 | 1,388 ft | 70.8 | 2,232 ft |
| May | 68.2 | 2,066 ft | 80.6 | 2,846 ft |
| June | 78.4 | 2,709 ft | 90.4 | 3,447 ft |
| July | 82.8 | 2,982 ft | 94.9 | 3,718 ft |
| August | 81.4 | 2,896 ft | 93.3 | 3,622 ft |
| September | 73.1 | 2,377 ft | 85.4 | 3,142 ft |
| October | 60.2 | 1,551 ft | 73.1 | 2,377 ft |
| November | 46.8 | 666 ft | 59.7 | 1,518 ft |
| December | 37.0 | −0 ft | 48.6 | 786 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 4O5
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,179 ft — the air behaves like 3,724 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,180 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 4O5 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cherokee Municipal reaches roughly 3,718 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 4O5 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −62 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,982 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,179 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cherokee Municipal?
1,179 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 4O5 (FAA), in Cherokee, Oklahoma.