Topeka, Kansas · field elev 1,078 ft
Density Altitude at Topeka Regional (KFOE)
Topeka Regional sits at 1,078 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,330 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 | 29.9 | −619 ft | 40.5 | 114 ft |
| February | 34.6 | −292 ft | 45.9 | 480 ft |
| March | 45.3 | 440 ft | 57.4 | 1,244 ft |
| April | 55.1 | 1,093 ft | 67.2 | 1,878 ft |
| May | 65.0 | 1,737 ft | 76.3 | 2,455 ft |
| June | 75.0 | 2,373 ft | 85.8 | 3,043 ft |
| July | 79.6 | 2,661 ft | 90.5 | 3,330 ft |
| August | 77.8 | 2,548 ft | 89.5 | 3,269 ft |
| September | 68.9 | 1,987 ft | 80.9 | 2,741 ft |
| October | 56.7 | 1,198 ft | 68.7 | 1,974 ft |
| November | 43.9 | 345 ft | 55.1 | 1,093 ft |
| December | 33.5 | −368 ft | 43.7 | 331 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 KFOE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,078 ft — the air behaves like 3,360 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,079 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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- KOWI — Ottawa Municipal
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- 69K — Wamego Municipal
Wamego · elev 966 ft
- K34 — Gardner Municipal
Gardner · elev 1,040 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KFOE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Topeka Regional reaches roughly 3,330 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 KFOE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −619 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,661 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,078 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Topeka Regional?
1,078 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFOE (ICAO) / FOE (FAA), in Topeka, Kansas.