Ellsworth, Kansas · field elev 1,633 ft
Density Altitude at Ellsworth Municipal (9K7)
Ellsworth Municipal sits at 1,633 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,137 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 | 29.9 | 74 ft | 42.2 | 919 ft |
| February | 33.5 | 324 ft | 46.6 | 1,215 ft |
| March | 43.5 | 1,007 ft | 57.4 | 1,928 ft |
| April | 53.3 | 1,660 ft | 67.5 | 2,579 ft |
| May | 64.2 | 2,368 ft | 76.8 | 3,164 ft |
| June | 75.0 | 3,052 ft | 87.6 | 3,829 ft |
| July | 80.0 | 3,363 ft | 92.7 | 4,137 ft |
| August | 77.6 | 3,214 ft | 90.4 | 3,999 ft |
| September | 69.1 | 2,680 ft | 82.3 | 3,505 ft |
| October | 56.0 | 1,837 ft | 70.1 | 2,744 ft |
| November | 42.7 | 953 ft | 56.1 | 1,843 ft |
| December | 32.1 | 227 ft | 44.0 | 1,040 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 9K7
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,633 ft — the air behaves like 4,155 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,634 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 9K7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ellsworth Municipal reaches roughly 4,137 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 9K7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 74 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,363 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,633 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ellsworth Municipal?
1,633 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9K7 (FAA), in Ellsworth, Kansas.