Fairview, Oklahoma · field elev 1,274 ft

Density Altitude at Fairview Municipal (6K4)

Fairview Municipal sits at 1,274 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,869 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,869 ft station: FAIRVIEW 1W MESONET · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at FAIRVIEW 1W MESONET (2 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 37.4 146 ft 48.9 924 ft
February 40.3 344 ft 52.6 1,170 ft
March 49.5 964 ft 61.9 1,778 ft
April 58.6 1,564 ft 71.4 2,386 ft
May 68.7 2,215 ft 80.8 2,974 ft
June 78.7 2,844 ft 90.9 3,593 ft
July 83.1 3,116 ft 95.5 3,869 ft
August 81.3 3,005 ft 93.1 3,725 ft
September 73.5 2,519 ft 85.8 3,282 ft
October 60.9 1,713 ft 73.5 2,519 ft
November 48.2 877 ft 59.9 1,649 ft
December 38.6 228 ft 49.4 957 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 6K4

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,899 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,899 ft

Field elevation 1,274 ft — the air behaves like 3,899 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 6K4 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Fairview Municipal reaches roughly 3,869 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 6K4 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 146 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,116 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,274 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Fairview Municipal?

1,274 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 6K4 (FAA), in Fairview, Oklahoma.