Buffalo, Oklahoma · field elev 1,822 ft
Density Altitude at Buffalo Municipal (KBFK)
Buffalo Municipal sits at 1,822 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (96 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,540 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 | 35.6 | 704 ft | 49.5 | 1,642 ft |
| February | 38.7 | 916 ft | 53.0 | 1,873 ft |
| March | 48.5 | 1,576 ft | 63.3 | 2,542 ft |
| April | 57.1 | 2,142 ft | 71.2 | 3,045 ft |
| May | 67.8 | 2,830 ft | 81.1 | 3,661 ft |
| June | 78.5 | 3,501 ft | 90.9 | 4,258 ft |
| July | 83.0 | 3,778 ft | 95.6 | 4,540 ft |
| August | 81.3 | 3,674 ft | 94.3 | 4,462 ft |
| September | 72.9 | 3,152 ft | 86.5 | 3,992 ft |
| October | 59.5 | 2,297 ft | 73.6 | 3,196 ft |
| November | 46.2 | 1,422 ft | 60.5 | 2,362 ft |
| December | 36.0 | 732 ft | 49.4 | 1,635 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 KBFK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,822 ft — the air behaves like 4,564 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,823 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 KBFK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 96 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Buffalo Municipal reaches roughly 4,540 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 KBFK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 704 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,778 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,822 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Buffalo Municipal?
1,822 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBFK (ICAO) / BFK (FAA), in Buffalo, Oklahoma.