Akron, Colorado · field elev 4,716 ft
Density Altitude at Colorado Plains Regional (KAKO)
From a field elevation of 4,716 ft, a typical July afternoon at Colorado Plains Regional (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,634 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 | 29.1 | 3,859 ft | 41.1 | 4,664 ft |
| February | 31.3 | 4,009 ft | 43.5 | 4,822 ft |
| March | 40.5 | 4,624 ft | 54.1 | 5,509 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.2 | 5,063 ft | 60.9 | 5,940 ft ▲ |
| May | 56.9 | 5,687 ft | 70.5 | 6,537 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.2 | 6,396 ft | 82.5 | 7,266 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.5 | 6,782 ft | 88.7 | 7,634 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.5 | 6,660 ft | 86.5 | 7,504 ft ▲ |
| September | 64.1 | 6,141 ft | 78.3 | 7,013 ft ▲ |
| October | 50.2 | 5,258 ft | 63.8 | 6,122 ft ▲ |
| November | 38.3 | 4,478 ft | 50.9 | 5,303 ft ▲ |
| December | 29.3 | 3,873 ft | 41.1 | 4,664 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 KAKO
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,716 ft — the air behaves like 7,652 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,718 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 KAKO in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Colorado Plains Regional reaches roughly 7,634 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 KAKO on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,859 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,782 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,716 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Colorado Plains Regional?
4,716 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAKO (ICAO) / AKO (FAA), in Akron, Colorado.