Wheatland, Wyoming · field elev 4,779 ft
Density Altitude at Phifer Airfield (KEAN)
From a field elevation of 4,779 ft, a typical July afternoon at Phifer Airfield (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,805 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 | 30.0 | 3,999 ft | 43.3 | 4,886 ft |
| February | 30.8 | 4,053 ft | 45.1 | 5,004 ft ▲ |
| March | 39.8 | 4,656 ft | 55.4 | 5,669 ft ▲ |
| April | 46.1 | 5,069 ft | 62.1 | 6,093 ft ▲ |
| May | 55.1 | 5,650 ft | 71.1 | 6,651 ft ▲ |
| June | 65.4 | 6,299 ft | 82.7 | 7,354 ft ▲ |
| July | 72.2 | 6,719 ft | 90.3 | 7,805 ft ▲ |
| August | 70.5 | 6,614 ft | 89.0 | 7,728 ft ▲ |
| September | 61.6 | 6,061 ft | 80.2 | 7,204 ft ▲ |
| October | 48.8 | 5,245 ft | 65.6 | 6,311 ft ▲ |
| November | 38.0 | 4,536 ft | 52.4 | 5,477 ft ▲ |
| December | 29.5 | 3,965 ft | 42.8 | 4,853 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 KEAN
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,779 ft — the air behaves like 7,787 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,781 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 KEAN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Phifer Airfield reaches roughly 7,805 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 KEAN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,965 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,719 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,779 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Phifer Airfield?
4,779 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEAN (ICAO) / EAN (FAA), in Wheatland, Wyoming.