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.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,767 ft station: WICHITA · 1 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WICHITA (1 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,791 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,791 ft

Field elevation 1,333 ft — the air behaves like 3,791 ft.

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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.