Chandler, Oklahoma · field elev 985 ft
Density Altitude at Chandler Regional (KCQB)
Chandler Regional sits at 985 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,465 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 | 38.6 | −132 ft | 52.2 | 786 ft |
| February | 42.3 | 121 ft | 56.9 | 1,096 ft |
| March | 51.3 | 726 ft | 66.1 | 1,693 ft |
| April | 60.1 | 1,305 ft | 74.3 | 2,215 ft |
| May | 68.7 | 1,860 ft | 81.1 | 2,640 ft |
| June | 78.1 | 2,453 ft | 90.6 | 3,223 ft |
| July | 82.3 | 2,714 ft | 94.6 | 3,465 ft |
| August | 81.4 | 2,659 ft | 94.6 | 3,465 ft |
| September | 73.5 | 2,165 ft | 86.6 | 2,979 ft |
| October | 62.0 | 1,429 ft | 76.3 | 2,341 ft |
| November | 50.3 | 660 ft | 64.1 | 1,565 ft |
| December | 40.6 | 5 ft | 53.9 | 899 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 KCQB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 985 ft — the air behaves like 3,489 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 986 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 KCQB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Chandler Regional reaches roughly 3,465 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 KCQB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −132 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,714 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 985 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Chandler Regional?
985 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCQB (ICAO) / CQB (FAA), in Chandler, Oklahoma.