Elk City, Oklahoma · field elev 2,013 ft
Density Altitude at Elk City Regional Business (KELK)
Elk City Regional Business sits at 2,013 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,718 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 | 38.2 | 1,119 ft | 50.4 | 1,938 ft |
| February | 41.8 | 1,363 ft | 54.5 | 2,207 ft |
| March | 50.6 | 1,951 ft | 63.9 | 2,816 ft |
| April | 59.0 | 2,500 ft | 72.3 | 3,348 ft |
| May | 68.4 | 3,102 ft | 80.5 | 3,857 ft |
| June | 77.3 | 3,660 ft | 89.2 | 4,388 ft |
| July | 82.1 | 3,956 ft | 94.7 | 4,718 ft |
| August | 80.9 | 3,882 ft | 93.6 | 4,652 ft |
| September | 73.0 | 3,392 ft | 85.4 | 4,157 ft |
| October | 61.0 | 2,629 ft | 74.0 | 3,454 ft |
| November | 49.1 | 1,852 ft | 61.4 | 2,655 ft |
| December | 39.8 | 1,228 ft | 51.2 | 1,991 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 KELK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,013 ft — the air behaves like 4,736 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,014 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 KELK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Elk City Regional Business reaches roughly 4,718 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 KELK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,119 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,956 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,013 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Elk City Regional Business?
2,013 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KELK (ICAO) / ELK (FAA), in Elk City, Oklahoma.