Hugoton, Kansas · field elev 3,134 ft
Density Altitude at Hugoton Municipal (KHQG)
From a field elevation of 3,134 ft, a typical July afternoon at Hugoton Municipal (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,933 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 | 33.7 | 2,206 ft | 47.4 | 3,125 ft |
| February | 37.1 | 2,437 ft | 51.5 | 3,394 ft |
| March | 45.6 | 3,006 ft | 60.6 | 3,981 ft |
| April | 54.2 | 3,569 ft | 69.0 | 4,512 ft |
| May | 64.4 | 4,223 ft | 78.6 | 5,107 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.1 | 4,830 ft | 88.3 | 5,694 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.4 | 5,095 ft | 92.3 | 5,933 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.3 | 4,966 ft | 89.7 | 5,778 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.8 | 4,500 ft | 82.9 | 5,369 ft ▲ |
| October | 56.0 | 3,686 ft | 70.5 | 4,606 ft |
| November | 43.5 | 2,867 ft | 57.7 | 3,795 ft |
| December | 34.0 | 2,227 ft | 47.1 | 3,105 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 KHQG
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,134 ft — the air behaves like 5,915 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,136 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KHQG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hugoton Municipal reaches roughly 5,933 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 KHQG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,206 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,095 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,134 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hugoton Municipal?
3,134 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHQG (ICAO) / HQG (FAA), in Hugoton, Kansas.