Murray, Kentucky · field elev 577 ft
Density Altitude at Kyle-Oakley Field (KCEY)
Kyle-Oakley Field sits at 577 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,647 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 | 36.5 | −785 ft | 45.6 | −162 ft |
| February | 40.5 | −509 ft | 50.4 | 161 ft |
| March | 49.4 | 94 ft | 60.6 | 835 ft |
| April | 59.4 | 757 ft | 71.4 | 1,531 ft |
| May | 68.0 | 1,314 ft | 78.9 | 2,005 ft |
| June | 75.8 | 1,810 ft | 86.3 | 2,464 ft |
| July | 79.2 | 2,023 ft | 89.3 | 2,647 ft |
| August | 78.1 | 1,954 ft | 88.8 | 2,617 ft |
| September | 71.4 | 1,531 ft | 82.6 | 2,235 ft |
| October | 59.8 | 783 ft | 71.2 | 1,519 ft |
| November | 48.0 | 0 ft | 58.4 | 691 ft |
| December | 39.6 | −571 ft | 48.4 | 27 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 KCEY
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 577 ft — the air behaves like 2,629 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 578 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 KCEY in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kyle-Oakley Field reaches roughly 2,647 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 KCEY on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −785 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,023 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 577 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kyle-Oakley Field?
577 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCEY (ICAO) / CEY (FAA), in Murray, Kentucky.