Independence, Kansas · field elev 825 ft
Density Altitude at Independence Municipal (KIDP)
Independence Municipal sits at 825 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,035 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 | 33.8 | −663 ft | 44.9 | 99 ft |
| February | 38.0 | −372 ft | 50.0 | 441 ft |
| March | 47.5 | 274 ft | 59.8 | 1,089 ft |
| April | 57.0 | 905 ft | 69.1 | 1,689 ft |
| May | 66.3 | 1,510 ft | 77.0 | 2,189 ft |
| June | 75.4 | 2,088 ft | 85.6 | 2,723 ft |
| July | 80.2 | 2,389 ft | 90.7 | 3,035 ft |
| August | 79.0 | 2,314 ft | 90.3 | 3,010 ft |
| September | 70.9 | 1,804 ft | 82.6 | 2,538 ft |
| October | 59.2 | 1,049 ft | 71.6 | 1,848 ft |
| November | 47.0 | 240 ft | 58.7 | 1,017 ft |
| December | 36.9 | −448 ft | 47.5 | 274 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 KIDP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 825 ft — the air behaves like 3,053 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 826 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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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KIDP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Independence Municipal reaches roughly 3,035 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 KIDP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −663 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,389 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 825 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Independence Municipal?
825 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KIDP (ICAO) / IDP (FAA), in Independence, Kansas.