Jetmore, Kansas · field elev 2,467 ft

Density Altitude at Jetmore Municipal (K79)

From a field elevation of 2,467 ft, a typical July afternoon at Jetmore Municipal (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,202 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈5,202 ft station: JETMORE 8NNW · 15 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at JETMORE 8NNW (15 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 31.0 1,191 ft 44.1 2,081 ft
February 34.0 1,397 ft 47.6 2,314 ft
March 43.5 2,041 ft 58.2 3,007 ft
April 52.5 2,637 ft 67.5 3,601 ft
May 63.2 3,328 ft 77.2 4,208 ft
June 74.0 4,009 ft 87.8 4,855 ft
July 79.6 4,355 ft 93.6 5,202 ft ▲
August 77.5 4,226 ft 91.3 5,065 ft ▲
September 69.0 3,696 ft 83.3 4,582 ft
October 55.7 2,845 ft 70.6 3,797 ft
November 42.4 1,967 ft 56.3 2,884 ft
December 32.8 1,315 ft 45.6 2,181 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 K79

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,226 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,226 ft caution

Field elevation 2,467 ft — the air behaves like 5,226 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at K79 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jetmore Municipal reaches roughly 5,202 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 K79 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,191 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,355 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,467 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Jetmore Municipal?

2,467 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is K79 (FAA), in Jetmore, Kansas.