Wichita, Kansas · field elev 1,272 ft
Density Altitude at Westport Auxiliary (72K)
Westport Auxiliary sits at 1,272 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,638 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 | 32.2 | −216 ft | 43.8 | 579 ft |
| February | 36.5 | 81 ft | 48.4 | 888 ft |
| March | 46.3 | 747 ft | 58.6 | 1,561 ft |
| April | 56.0 | 1,391 ft | 68.4 | 2,193 ft |
| May | 66.0 | 2,040 ft | 76.8 | 2,723 ft |
| June | 76.1 | 2,679 ft | 87.1 | 3,359 ft |
| July | 80.3 | 2,941 ft | 91.7 | 3,638 ft |
| August | 78.6 | 2,835 ft | 90.1 | 3,542 ft |
| September | 70.5 | 2,327 ft | 83.2 | 3,120 ft |
| October | 58.1 | 1,529 ft | 71.5 | 2,390 ft |
| November | 45.3 | 680 ft | 57.4 | 1,483 ft |
| December | 34.8 | −36 ft | 45.7 | 707 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 72K
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,272 ft — the air behaves like 3,657 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,273 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 72K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Westport Auxiliary reaches roughly 3,638 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 72K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −216 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,941 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,272 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Westport Auxiliary?
1,272 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 72K (FAA), in Wichita, Kansas.