Tribune, Kansas · field elev 3,610 ft
Density Altitude at Tribune Municipal (5K2)
From a field elevation of 3,610 ft, a typical July afternoon at Tribune Municipal (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,456 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 | 30.2 | 2,559 ft | 44.2 | 3,502 ft |
| February | 33.0 | 2,750 ft | 47.2 | 3,699 ft |
| March | 41.7 | 3,336 ft | 56.9 | 4,329 ft |
| April | 49.8 | 3,870 ft | 64.9 | 4,838 ft |
| May | 60.3 | 4,546 ft | 74.6 | 5,441 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.4 | 5,244 ft | 86.2 | 6,146 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.5 | 5,558 ft | 91.4 | 6,456 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.0 | 5,404 ft | 88.2 | 6,265 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.1 | 4,913 ft | 81.4 | 5,857 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.5 | 4,045 ft | 68.3 | 5,051 ft ▲ |
| November | 40.2 | 3,236 ft | 54.7 | 4,188 ft |
| December | 31.0 | 2,614 ft | 44.8 | 3,541 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 5K2
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,610 ft — the air behaves like 6,432 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,612 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 5K2 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tribune Municipal reaches roughly 6,456 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 5K2 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,559 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,558 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,610 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tribune Municipal?
3,610 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 5K2 (FAA), in Tribune, Kansas.