Burlington, Colorado · field elev 4,218 ft
Density Altitude at Kit Carson County (KITR)
From a field elevation of 4,218 ft, a typical July afternoon at Kit Carson County (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,085 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 | 30.4 | 3,329 ft | 43.5 | 4,207 ft |
| February | 32.2 | 3,451 ft | 45.6 | 4,345 ft |
| March | 41.1 | 4,048 ft | 56.0 | 5,018 ft ▲ |
| April | 48.8 | 4,554 ft | 63.5 | 5,494 ft ▲ |
| May | 58.9 | 5,203 ft | 73.2 | 6,096 ft ▲ |
| June | 70.1 | 5,905 ft | 84.8 | 6,799 ft ▲ |
| July | 75.4 | 6,231 ft | 89.6 | 7,085 ft ▲ |
| August | 73.1 | 6,090 ft | 86.9 | 6,925 ft ▲ |
| September | 64.8 | 5,575 ft | 79.6 | 6,487 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.5 | 4,729 ft | 66.3 | 5,669 ft ▲ |
| November | 39.3 | 3,928 ft | 53.3 | 4,845 ft |
| December | 30.6 | 3,343 ft | 43.9 | 4,233 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 KITR
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,218 ft — the air behaves like 7,109 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,220 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 KITR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kit Carson County reaches roughly 7,085 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 KITR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,329 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,231 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,218 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kit Carson County?
4,218 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KITR (ICAO) / ITR (FAA), in Burlington, Colorado.