Montezuma, Kansas · field elev 2,780 ft
Density Altitude at Montezuma Municipal (K17)
From a field elevation of 2,780 ft, a typical July afternoon at Montezuma Municipal (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,564 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.5 | 1,684 ft | 46.5 | 2,628 ft |
| February | 35.7 | 1,903 ft | 50.4 | 2,885 ft |
| March | 44.6 | 2,502 ft | 60.1 | 3,514 ft |
| April | 53.0 | 3,055 ft | 68.6 | 4,054 ft |
| May | 63.5 | 3,732 ft | 78.2 | 4,651 ft |
| June | 73.7 | 4,373 ft | 87.7 | 5,229 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.0 | 4,700 ft | 93.3 | 5,564 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.5 | 4,546 ft | 90.4 | 5,391 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.7 | 4,060 ft | 83.3 | 4,963 ft |
| October | 55.9 | 3,244 ft | 71.1 | 4,211 ft |
| November | 43.2 | 2,408 ft | 58.1 | 3,386 ft |
| December | 33.5 | 1,752 ft | 46.9 | 2,654 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 K17
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,780 ft — the air behaves like 5,546 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,782 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 K17 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Montezuma Municipal reaches roughly 5,564 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 K17 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,684 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,700 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,780 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Montezuma Municipal?
2,780 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is K17 (FAA), in Montezuma, Kansas.