Kingman, Kansas · field elev 1,607 ft
Density Altitude at Kingman/Clyde Cessna Field (9K8)
Kingman/Clyde Cessna Field sits at 1,607 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,112 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 | 31.5 | 153 ft | 43.8 | 995 ft |
| February | 35.7 | 443 ft | 48.2 | 1,290 ft |
| March | 45.2 | 1,089 ft | 58.2 | 1,948 ft |
| April | 54.7 | 1,720 ft | 67.6 | 2,553 ft |
| May | 64.9 | 2,381 ft | 76.9 | 3,139 ft |
| June | 75.3 | 3,039 ft | 87.4 | 3,785 ft |
| July | 80.5 | 3,362 ft | 92.8 | 4,112 ft |
| August | 78.3 | 3,226 ft | 90.7 | 3,985 ft |
| September | 70.0 | 2,706 ft | 82.8 | 3,504 ft |
| October | 56.9 | 1,864 ft | 70.3 | 2,725 ft |
| November | 44.3 | 1,028 ft | 56.9 | 1,864 ft |
| December | 33.4 | 285 ft | 45.2 | 1,089 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 9K8
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,607 ft — the air behaves like 4,124 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,608 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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- 49K — Norwich
Norwich · elev 1,494 ft
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South Hutchinson · elev 1,536 ft
- 8K2 — Harper Municipal
Harper · elev 1,427 ft
- KHUT — Hutchinson Regional
Hutchinson · elev 1,543 ft
- 2K8 — Argonia Municipal
Argonia · elev 1,279 ft
- KPTT — Pratt Regional
Pratt · elev 1,953 ft
- 3TA — Stafford Municipal
Stafford · elev 1,886 ft
- KANY — Anthony Municipal
Anthony · elev 1,343 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 9K8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kingman/Clyde Cessna Field reaches roughly 4,112 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 9K8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 153 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,362 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,607 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kingman/Clyde Cessna Field?
1,607 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9K8 (FAA), in Kingman, Kansas.