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.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,112 ft station: KINGMAN · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at KINGMAN (2 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,124 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,124 ft

Field elevation 1,607 ft — the air behaves like 4,124 ft.

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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.