Bucklin, Kansas · field elev 2,418 ft
Density Altitude at Bucklin (8K0)
From a field elevation of 2,418 ft, a typical July afternoon at Bucklin (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,035 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 | 31.2 | 1,144 ft | 43.2 | 1,960 ft |
| February | 34.7 | 1,384 ft | 47.4 | 2,240 ft |
| March | 43.9 | 2,007 ft | 57.5 | 2,902 ft |
| April | 53.1 | 2,615 ft | 66.9 | 3,503 ft |
| May | 63.6 | 3,294 ft | 76.3 | 4,092 ft |
| June | 73.6 | 3,924 ft | 86.1 | 4,692 ft |
| July | 79.0 | 4,259 ft | 91.8 | 5,035 ft ▲ |
| August | 77.0 | 4,135 ft | 89.7 | 4,910 ft |
| September | 68.9 | 3,630 ft | 82.0 | 4,443 ft |
| October | 56.0 | 2,804 ft | 69.6 | 3,674 ft |
| November | 43.0 | 1,946 ft | 55.9 | 2,798 ft |
| December | 33.2 | 1,281 ft | 44.8 | 2,067 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 8K0
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,418 ft — the air behaves like 5,047 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,419 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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Dodge City · elev 2,596 ft
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Ashland · elev 1,951 ft
- 3K8 — Comanche County
Coldwater · elev 2,086 ft
- 33K — Kinsley Municipal
Kinsley · elev 2,171 ft
- 18K — Fowler
Fowler · elev 2,483 ft
- K79 — Jetmore Municipal
Jetmore · elev 2,467 ft
- 3KS — Hf Strip
Fowler · elev 2,567 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 8K0 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bucklin reaches roughly 5,035 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 8K0 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,144 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,259 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,418 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bucklin?
2,418 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8K0 (FAA), in Bucklin, Kansas.