Wichita, Kansas · field elev 1,409 ft
Density Altitude at Beech Factory (KBEC)
Beech Factory sits at 1,409 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,799 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 | 32.9 | 3 ft | 43.2 | 709 ft |
| February | 37.1 | 293 ft | 48.2 | 1,044 ft |
| March | 46.9 | 957 ft | 58.7 | 1,737 ft |
| April | 56.4 | 1,587 ft | 68.2 | 2,348 ft |
| May | 65.9 | 2,202 ft | 76.8 | 2,891 ft |
| June | 75.5 | 2,809 ft | 86.3 | 3,477 ft |
| July | 80.5 | 3,121 ft | 91.6 | 3,799 ft |
| August | 78.8 | 3,015 ft | 90.1 | 3,708 ft |
| September | 70.6 | 2,501 ft | 82.5 | 3,244 ft |
| October | 58.5 | 1,724 ft | 70.2 | 2,476 ft |
| November | 45.7 | 877 ft | 56.6 | 1,600 ft |
| December | 35.4 | 176 ft | 45.2 | 843 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 KBEC
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,409 ft — the air behaves like 3,823 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,410 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 KBEC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Beech Factory reaches roughly 3,799 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 KBEC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,121 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,409 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Beech Factory?
1,409 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBEC (ICAO) / BEC (FAA), in Wichita, Kansas.