Bird City, Kansas · field elev 3,489 ft
Density Altitude at Bressler Field (5K0)
From a field elevation of 3,489 ft, a typical July afternoon at Bressler Field (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,280 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 | 29.5 | 2,361 ft | 42.2 | 3,219 ft |
| February | 31.9 | 2,525 ft | 45.0 | 3,405 ft |
| March | 41.1 | 3,146 ft | 55.8 | 4,110 ft |
| April | 49.2 | 3,681 ft | 64.0 | 4,633 ft |
| May | 59.6 | 4,353 ft | 73.8 | 5,244 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.0 | 5,071 ft | 85.6 | 5,963 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.4 | 5,404 ft | 90.9 | 6,280 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.4 | 5,281 ft | 88.8 | 6,155 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.3 | 4,777 ft | 81.5 | 5,716 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.9 | 3,922 ft | 67.8 | 4,872 ft |
| November | 40.0 | 3,072 ft | 53.7 | 3,974 ft |
| December | 30.8 | 2,450 ft | 43.4 | 3,299 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 5K0
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,489 ft — the air behaves like 6,285 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,491 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 5K0 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bressler Field reaches roughly 6,280 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 5K0 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,361 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,404 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,489 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bressler Field?
3,489 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5K0 (FAA), in Bird City, Kansas.