Dighton, Kansas · field elev 2,779 ft
Density Altitude at Dighton (K65)
From a field elevation of 2,779 ft, a typical July afternoon at Dighton (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,544 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 | 30.5 | 1,545 ft | 44.5 | 2,494 ft |
| February | 33.7 | 1,765 ft | 48.1 | 2,732 ft |
| March | 43.2 | 2,407 ft | 58.4 | 3,404 ft |
| April | 51.9 | 2,982 ft | 67.2 | 3,965 ft |
| May | 62.6 | 3,673 ft | 76.7 | 4,557 ft |
| June | 73.6 | 4,365 ft | 87.9 | 5,240 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.7 | 4,680 ft | 93.0 | 5,544 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.4 | 4,539 ft | 90.5 | 5,395 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.2 | 4,028 ft | 83.3 | 4,961 ft |
| October | 54.8 | 3,171 ft | 70.4 | 4,166 ft |
| November | 41.7 | 2,307 ft | 56.4 | 3,275 ft |
| December | 32.1 | 1,655 ft | 45.8 | 2,580 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 K65
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,779 ft — the air behaves like 5,544 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,781 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 K65 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dighton reaches roughly 5,544 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 K65 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,545 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,680 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,779 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dighton?
2,779 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is K65 (FAA), in Dighton, Kansas.