Dodge City, Kansas · field elev 2,596 ft
Density Altitude at Dodge City Regional (KDDC)
From a field elevation of 2,596 ft, a typical July afternoon at Dodge City Regional (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,364 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 | 33.0 | 1,489 ft | 45.6 | 2,340 ft |
| February | 36.2 | 1,708 ft | 49.4 | 2,592 ft |
| March | 45.4 | 2,327 ft | 59.6 | 3,256 ft |
| April | 54.3 | 2,913 ft | 68.5 | 3,823 ft |
| May | 64.8 | 3,589 ft | 78.3 | 4,433 ft |
| June | 75.1 | 4,235 ft | 88.6 | 5,059 ft ▲ |
| July | 80.1 | 4,543 ft | 93.7 | 5,364 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.1 | 4,420 ft | 91.4 | 5,227 ft ▲ |
| September | 70.0 | 3,917 ft | 83.8 | 4,769 ft |
| October | 56.8 | 3,075 ft | 70.8 | 3,967 ft |
| November | 43.7 | 2,214 ft | 57.1 | 3,095 ft |
| December | 33.9 | 1,551 ft | 45.9 | 2,360 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 KDDC
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,596 ft — the air behaves like 5,382 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,598 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
- —
- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
- —
- AIR DENSITY INDEX
- —
- AIR DENSITY
- —
- WATER · GRAINS/LB
- —
For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
Nearby Kansas fields
- K79 — Jetmore Municipal
Jetmore · elev 2,467 ft
- 8K8 — Cimarron Municipal
Cimarron · elev 2,750 ft
- 8K0 — Bucklin
Bucklin · elev 2,418 ft
- 3KS — Hf Strip
Fowler · elev 2,567 ft
- 18K — Fowler
Fowler · elev 2,483 ft
- K17 — Montezuma Municipal
Montezuma · elev 2,780 ft
- 33K — Kinsley Municipal
Kinsley · elev 2,171 ft
- 30K — Ingalls Municipal
Ingalls · elev 2,814 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KDDC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Dodge City Regional reaches roughly 5,364 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 KDDC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,489 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,543 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,596 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Dodge City Regional?
2,596 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDDC (ICAO) / DDC (FAA), in Dodge City, Kansas.