Atchison, Kansas · field elev 1,073 ft
Density Altitude at Amelia Earhart (K59)
Amelia Earhart sits at 1,073 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,147 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 | 27.3 | −808 ft | 36.2 | −187 ft |
| February | 32.2 | −465 ft | 41.6 | 183 ft |
| March | 43.2 | 291 ft | 54.0 | 1,014 ft |
| April | 54.0 | 1,014 ft | 65.0 | 1,731 ft |
| May | 64.9 | 1,725 ft | 74.4 | 2,329 ft |
| June | 74.4 | 2,329 ft | 83.7 | 2,908 ft |
| July | 78.4 | 2,580 ft | 87.6 | 3,147 ft |
| August | 76.5 | 2,461 ft | 86.4 | 3,074 ft |
| September | 68.5 | 1,955 ft | 78.9 | 2,611 ft |
| October | 56.4 | 1,172 ft | 66.6 | 1,834 ft |
| November | 42.6 | 251 ft | 51.9 | 875 ft |
| December | 31.8 | −493 ft | 40.1 | 80 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 K59
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,073 ft — the air behaves like 3,172 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,074 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at K59 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Amelia Earhart reaches roughly 3,147 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 K59 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −808 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,580 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,073 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Amelia Earhart?
1,073 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is K59 (FAA), in Atchison, Kansas.