Chariton, Iowa · field elev 1,051 ft
Density Altitude at Chariton Municipal (KCNC)
Chariton Municipal sits at 1,051 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,931 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 | 20.8 | −1,298 ft | 31.0 | −576 ft |
| February | 24.7 | −1,020 ft | 35.7 | −249 ft |
| March | 36.6 | −187 ft | 48.5 | 621 ft |
| April | 48.0 | 588 ft | 61.0 | 1,445 ft |
| May | 58.7 | 1,296 ft | 70.7 | 2,068 ft |
| June | 68.7 | 1,941 ft | 80.3 | 2,671 ft |
| July | 73.0 | 2,214 ft | 84.5 | 2,931 ft |
| August | 71.1 | 2,094 ft | 83.1 | 2,844 ft |
| September | 62.9 | 1,568 ft | 76.1 | 2,409 ft |
| October | 50.8 | 775 ft | 63.8 | 1,627 ft |
| November | 37.4 | −132 ft | 48.6 | 628 ft |
| December | 26.4 | −899 ft | 36.5 | −194 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 KCNC
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,051 ft — the air behaves like 2,961 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,052 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 KCNC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Chariton Municipal reaches roughly 2,931 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 KCNC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,298 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,214 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,051 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Chariton Municipal?
1,051 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCNC (ICAO) / CNC (FAA), in Chariton, Iowa.