Atwood, Kansas · field elev 2,991 ft
Density Altitude at Atwood/Rawlins County (KADT)
From a field elevation of 2,991 ft, a typical July afternoon at Atwood/Rawlins County (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,766 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 | 28.9 | 1,699 ft | 42.6 | 2,629 ft |
| February | 31.4 | 1,871 ft | 45.5 | 2,822 ft |
| March | 41.1 | 2,529 ft | 56.8 | 3,562 ft |
| April | 49.9 | 3,113 ft | 65.5 | 4,117 ft |
| May | 60.4 | 3,793 ft | 75.1 | 4,717 ft |
| June | 71.8 | 4,512 ft | 87.1 | 5,449 ft ▲ |
| July | 77.3 | 4,853 ft | 92.4 | 5,766 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.0 | 4,711 ft | 89.7 | 5,605 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.1 | 4,155 ft | 81.8 | 5,128 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.8 | 3,237 ft | 67.6 | 4,250 ft |
| November | 39.3 | 2,408 ft | 54.2 | 3,393 ft |
| December | 30.0 | 1,775 ft | 43.6 | 2,696 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 KADT
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,991 ft — the air behaves like 5,742 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,993 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 KADT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Atwood/Rawlins County reaches roughly 5,766 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 KADT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,699 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,853 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,991 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Atwood/Rawlins County?
2,991 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KADT (ICAO) / ADT (FAA), in Atwood, Kansas.