Oxford, Kansas · field elev 1,194 ft

Density Altitude at Oxford Municipal (55K)

Oxford Municipal sits at 1,194 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,556 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,556 ft station: WINFIELD STROTHER FLD AP · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WINFIELD STROTHER FLD AP (8 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 34.6 −147 ft 45.6 604 ft
February 39.0 156 ft 50.7 945 ft
March 48.4 792 ft 60.4 1,582 ft
April 57.3 1,380 ft 69.3 2,155 ft
May 66.9 2,002 ft 77.9 2,696 ft
June 76.6 2,615 ft 87.4 3,283 ft
July 81.2 2,901 ft 91.9 3,556 ft
August 79.9 2,821 ft 91.1 3,507 ft
September 71.7 2,307 ft 83.2 3,025 ft
October 59.5 1,524 ft 71.3 2,282 ft
November 47.1 704 ft 58.6 1,465 ft
December 36.6 −9 ft 46.7 678 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 55K

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,562 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,562 ft

Field elevation 1,194 ft — the air behaves like 3,562 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 55K in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Oxford Municipal reaches roughly 3,556 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 55K on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −147 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,901 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,194 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Oxford Municipal?

1,194 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 55K (FAA), in Oxford, Kansas.