Iola, Kansas · field elev 1,016 ft
Density Altitude at Allen County (K88)
Allen County sits at 1,016 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,133 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 | 30.9 | −627 ft | 41.4 | 98 ft |
| February | 35.7 | −293 ft | 46.8 | 464 ft |
| March | 45.5 | 376 ft | 56.9 | 1,134 ft |
| April | 55.6 | 1,049 ft | 66.5 | 1,757 ft |
| May | 65.2 | 1,674 ft | 74.9 | 2,291 ft |
| June | 74.6 | 2,272 ft | 84.1 | 2,863 ft |
| July | 78.9 | 2,541 ft | 88.5 | 3,133 ft |
| August | 77.3 | 2,441 ft | 87.8 | 3,090 ft |
| September | 69.3 | 1,936 ft | 80.3 | 2,628 ft |
| October | 57.8 | 1,193 ft | 69.3 | 1,936 ft |
| November | 45.3 | 363 ft | 56.0 | 1,075 ft |
| December | 34.4 | −383 ft | 44.3 | 295 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 K88
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,016 ft — the air behaves like 3,163 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,017 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 K88 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Allen County reaches roughly 3,133 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 K88 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −627 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,541 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,016 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Allen County?
1,016 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is K88 (FAA), in Iola, Kansas.