Nowata, Oklahoma · field elev 679 ft

Density Altitude at Nowata Municipal (H66)

Nowata Municipal sits at 679 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,936 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,936 ft station: NOWATA · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at NOWATA (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 37.0 −623 ft 47.6 100 ft
February 41.6 −307 ft 53.4 487 ft
March 51.2 341 ft 64.0 1,182 ft
April 59.9 915 ft 72.0 1,695 ft
May 68.3 1,459 ft 79.0 2,135 ft
June 77.4 2,035 ft 87.5 2,662 ft
July 81.6 2,297 ft 92.0 2,936 ft
August 80.8 2,248 ft 92.0 2,936 ft
September 72.0 1,695 ft 83.5 2,415 ft
October 61.3 1,006 ft 73.3 1,777 ft
November 49.7 241 ft 61.4 1,013 ft
December 39.8 −430 ft 50.7 307 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 H66

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,936 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,936 ft

Field elevation 679 ft — the air behaves like 2,936 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at H66 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Nowata Municipal reaches roughly 2,936 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 H66 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −623 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,297 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 679 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Nowata Municipal?

679 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is H66 (FAA), in Nowata, Oklahoma.