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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,194 ft — the air behaves like 3,562 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,195 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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- 3AU — Augusta Municipal
Augusta · elev 1,326 ft
- KBEC — Beech Factory
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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.