Wichita, Kansas · field elev 1,333 ft
Density Altitude at Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (KICT)
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl sits at 1,333 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,767 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 | 33.2 | −71 ft | 43.9 | 661 ft |
| February | 37.6 | 233 ft | 48.9 | 997 ft |
| March | 47.4 | 897 ft | 59.1 | 1,669 ft |
| April | 56.5 | 1,499 ft | 68.3 | 2,262 ft |
| May | 66.7 | 2,159 ft | 77.5 | 2,841 ft |
| June | 76.9 | 2,804 ft | 87.9 | 3,482 ft |
| July | 81.5 | 3,090 ft | 92.6 | 3,767 ft |
| August | 79.9 | 2,991 ft | 91.0 | 3,670 ft |
| September | 71.7 | 2,477 ft | 83.3 | 3,201 ft |
| October | 59.0 | 1,663 ft | 70.8 | 2,420 ft |
| November | 45.8 | 789 ft | 57.0 | 1,532 ft |
| December | 35.6 | 95 ft | 45.8 | 789 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 KICT
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,333 ft — the air behaves like 3,791 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,334 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 KICT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl reaches roughly 3,767 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 KICT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −71 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,090 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,333 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl?
1,333 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KICT (ICAO) / ICT (FAA), in Wichita, Kansas.