Colby, Kansas · field elev 3,188 ft
Density Altitude at Shalz Field (KCBK)
From a field elevation of 3,188 ft, a typical July afternoon at Shalz Field (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,921 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 | 29.0 | 1,951 ft | 43.0 | 2,900 ft |
| February | 31.6 | 2,130 ft | 45.7 | 3,079 ft |
| March | 40.8 | 2,753 ft | 56.2 | 3,765 ft |
| April | 49.5 | 3,330 ft | 64.7 | 4,308 ft |
| May | 60.1 | 4,016 ft | 74.3 | 4,908 ft |
| June | 71.8 | 4,753 ft | 86.4 | 5,646 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.7 | 5,056 ft | 91.0 | 5,921 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.1 | 4,896 ft | 88.4 | 5,766 ft ▲ |
| September | 65.8 | 4,377 ft | 81.3 | 5,337 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.2 | 3,506 ft | 68.3 | 4,535 ft |
| November | 39.5 | 2,666 ft | 54.3 | 3,642 ft |
| December | 30.2 | 2,034 ft | 44.1 | 2,973 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 KCBK
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,188 ft — the air behaves like 5,921 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,190 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 KCBK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Shalz Field reaches roughly 5,921 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 KCBK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,951 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,056 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,188 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Shalz Field?
3,188 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCBK (ICAO) / CBK (FAA), in Colby, Kansas.