Elkhart, Kansas · field elev 3,622 ft
Density Altitude at Elkhart-Morton County (KEHA)
From a field elevation of 3,622 ft, a typical July afternoon at Elkhart-Morton County (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,588 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 | 34.5 | 2,867 ft | 47.7 | 3,747 ft |
| February | 37.3 | 3,056 ft | 51.5 | 3,995 ft |
| March | 45.7 | 3,616 ft | 60.4 | 4,567 ft |
| April | 54.0 | 4,157 ft | 68.8 | 5,097 ft ▲ |
| May | 64.2 | 4,808 ft | 79.0 | 5,725 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.7 | 5,462 ft | 89.4 | 6,351 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.2 | 5,738 ft | 93.4 | 6,588 ft ▲ |
| August | 77.0 | 5,603 ft | 90.8 | 6,435 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.1 | 5,115 ft | 83.5 | 5,998 ft ▲ |
| October | 56.6 | 4,325 ft | 71.3 | 5,252 ft ▲ |
| November | 44.8 | 3,556 ft | 58.3 | 4,434 ft |
| December | 35.3 | 2,921 ft | 48.0 | 3,767 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 KEHA
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,622 ft — the air behaves like 6,565 ft.
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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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Liberal · elev 2,885 ft
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Satanta · elev 2,976 ft
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Sublette · elev 2,911 ft
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- S44 — Plains Municipal
Plains · elev 2,762 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KEHA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Elkhart-Morton County reaches roughly 6,588 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 KEHA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,867 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,738 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,622 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Elkhart-Morton County?
3,622 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEHA (ICAO) / EHA (FAA), in Elkhart, Kansas.