Chickasha, Oklahoma · field elev 1,152 ft
Density Altitude at Chickasha Municipal (KCHK)
Chickasha Municipal sits at 1,152 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,793 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 | 40.2 | 185 ft | 53.5 | 1,079 ft |
| February | 44.1 | 450 ft | 57.7 | 1,355 ft |
| March | 52.9 | 1,039 ft | 66.6 | 1,931 ft |
| April | 62.2 | 1,647 ft | 75.9 | 2,520 ft |
| May | 71.2 | 2,224 ft | 83.5 | 2,992 ft |
| June | 79.2 | 2,726 ft | 91.1 | 3,456 ft |
| July | 83.9 | 3,017 ft | 96.7 | 3,793 ft |
| August | 82.6 | 2,937 ft | 95.3 | 3,709 ft |
| September | 75.0 | 2,464 ft | 88.0 | 3,268 ft |
| October | 63.5 | 1,731 ft | 77.3 | 2,608 ft |
| November | 51.4 | 939 ft | 64.5 | 1,796 ft |
| December | 42.0 | 308 ft | 54.3 | 1,131 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 KCHK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,152 ft — the air behaves like 3,811 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,153 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 KCHK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Chickasha Municipal reaches roughly 3,793 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 KCHK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 185 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,017 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,152 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Chickasha Municipal?
1,152 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCHK (ICAO) / CHK (FAA), in Chickasha, Oklahoma.