Canadian, Oklahoma · field elev 851 ft

Density Altitude at Carlton Landing Field (91F)

Carlton Landing Field sits at 851 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,218 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,218 ft station: MCALESTER RGNL AP · 21 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MCALESTER RGNL AP (21 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 41.1 −127 ft 52.0 607 ft
February 45.5 171 ft 56.7 918 ft
March 53.9 733 ft 65.3 1,477 ft
April 61.7 1,244 ft 73.3 1,988 ft
May 69.9 1,772 ft 80.0 2,408 ft
June 78.2 2,296 ft 88.2 2,914 ft
July 82.6 2,569 ft 93.2 3,218 ft
August 81.9 2,526 ft 93.2 3,218 ft
September 74.3 2,051 ft 85.8 2,767 ft
October 63.3 1,348 ft 75.2 2,108 ft
November 52.1 614 ft 63.3 1,348 ft
December 43.3 22 ft 53.6 713 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 91F

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,206 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,206 ft

Field elevation 851 ft — the air behaves like 3,206 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 91F in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Carlton Landing Field reaches roughly 3,218 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 91F on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −127 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,569 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 851 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Carlton Landing Field?

851 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 91F (FAA), in Canadian, Oklahoma.