Seneca, Kansas · field elev 1,291 ft
Density Altitude at Seneca Municipal (62K)
Seneca Municipal sits at 1,291 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,346 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 | 24.7 | −719 ft | 34.8 | −12 ft |
| February | 28.8 | −430 ft | 39.4 | 304 ft |
| March | 40.7 | 392 ft | 52.9 | 1,211 ft |
| April | 51.0 | 1,085 ft | 63.0 | 1,870 ft |
| May | 62.5 | 1,838 ft | 72.9 | 2,502 ft |
| June | 72.1 | 2,451 ft | 82.5 | 3,100 ft |
| July | 75.6 | 2,671 ft | 86.5 | 3,346 ft |
| August | 74.0 | 2,571 ft | 85.0 | 3,254 ft |
| September | 65.8 | 2,050 ft | 78.3 | 2,840 ft |
| October | 53.6 | 1,257 ft | 66.0 | 2,063 ft |
| November | 39.9 | 338 ft | 50.8 | 1,072 ft |
| December | 29.3 | −395 ft | 39.0 | 276 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 62K
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,291 ft — the air behaves like 3,376 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,292 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 62K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Seneca Municipal reaches roughly 3,346 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 62K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −719 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,671 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,291 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Seneca Municipal?
1,291 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 62K (FAA), in Seneca, Kansas.