Olathe, Kansas · field elev 1,087 ft
Density Altitude at New Century Aircenter (KIXD)
New Century Aircenter sits at 1,087 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,274 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 | 29.8 | −615 ft | 39.4 | 50 ft |
| February | 34.1 | −315 ft | 44.1 | 370 ft |
| March | 44.9 | 424 ft | 56.0 | 1,163 ft |
| April | 54.8 | 1,084 ft | 66.0 | 1,812 ft |
| May | 64.9 | 1,742 ft | 75.4 | 2,409 ft |
| June | 74.5 | 2,353 ft | 84.7 | 2,987 ft |
| July | 78.8 | 2,622 ft | 89.4 | 3,274 ft |
| August | 77.4 | 2,534 ft | 88.2 | 3,201 ft |
| September | 68.6 | 1,979 ft | 79.7 | 2,678 ft |
| October | 56.5 | 1,196 ft | 67.5 | 1,909 ft |
| November | 43.8 | 349 ft | 54.0 | 1,031 ft |
| December | 33.6 | −350 ft | 43.0 | 295 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 KIXD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,087 ft — the air behaves like 3,250 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,088 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 KIXD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at New Century Aircenter reaches roughly 3,274 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 KIXD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −615 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,622 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,087 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of New Century Aircenter?
1,087 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KIXD (ICAO) / IXD (FAA), in Olathe, Kansas.