Sedan, Kansas · field elev 1,005 ft
Density Altitude at Sedan City (61K)
Sedan City sits at 1,005 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,302 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 | 33.6 | −452 ft | 45.5 | 362 ft |
| February | 37.8 | −162 ft | 50.5 | 698 ft |
| March | 47.2 | 477 ft | 60.1 | 1,330 ft |
| April | 56.7 | 1,108 ft | 69.5 | 1,936 ft |
| May | 65.9 | 1,705 ft | 77.2 | 2,422 ft |
| June | 75.0 | 2,284 ft | 85.7 | 2,948 ft |
| July | 80.1 | 2,602 ft | 91.5 | 3,302 ft |
| August | 79.1 | 2,540 ft | 91.3 | 3,290 ft |
| September | 70.6 | 2,005 ft | 83.1 | 2,788 ft |
| October | 58.9 | 1,252 ft | 72.0 | 2,094 ft |
| November | 46.7 | 443 ft | 59.3 | 1,278 ft |
| December | 36.6 | −244 ft | 48.1 | 537 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 61K
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,005 ft — the air behaves like 3,332 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,006 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 61K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sedan City reaches roughly 3,302 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 61K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −452 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,602 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,005 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Sedan City?
1,005 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 61K (FAA), in Sedan, Kansas.