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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,467 ft — the air behaves like 5,226 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,469 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 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.