Ardmore, Oklahoma · field elev 777 ft

Density Altitude at Ardmore Municipal (KADM)

Ardmore Municipal sits at 777 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,188 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈3,188 ft station: ARDMORE 3ENE MESONET · 9 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ARDMORE 3ENE MESONET (9 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 42.3 −138 ft 53.0 582 ft
February 46.6 154 ft 57.5 879 ft
March 55.0 714 ft 65.9 1,425 ft
April 62.8 1,225 ft 74.2 1,954 ft
May 70.7 1,732 ft 80.9 2,374 ft
June 79.2 2,268 ft 89.2 2,885 ft
July 83.2 2,516 ft 94.0 3,176 ft
August 82.9 2,498 ft 94.2 3,188 ft
September 75.0 2,004 ft 86.2 2,701 ft
October 63.9 1,296 ft 75.2 2,017 ft
November 53.1 588 ft 64.4 1,328 ft
December 44.3 −2 ft 54.6 688 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 KADM

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,176 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,176 ft

Field elevation 777 ft — the air behaves like 3,176 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KADM in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ardmore Municipal reaches roughly 3,188 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 KADM on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −138 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,516 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 777 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Ardmore Municipal?

777 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KADM (ICAO) / ADM (FAA), in Ardmore, Oklahoma.