Johnson City, Kansas · field elev 3,325 ft
Density Altitude at Stanton County Municipal (KJHN)
From a field elevation of 3,325 ft, a typical July afternoon at Stanton County Municipal (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,229 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 | 33.8 | 2,451 ft | 47.4 | 3,361 ft |
| February | 36.8 | 2,654 ft | 51.0 | 3,597 ft |
| March | 45.2 | 3,216 ft | 60.3 | 4,197 ft |
| April | 53.5 | 3,759 ft | 68.4 | 4,708 ft |
| May | 64.0 | 4,432 ft | 78.4 | 5,327 ft ▲ |
| June | 74.8 | 5,106 ft | 89.0 | 5,968 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.5 | 5,394 ft | 93.4 | 6,229 ft ▲ |
| August | 77.2 | 5,254 ft | 90.5 | 6,057 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.6 | 4,783 ft | 84.0 | 5,668 ft ▲ |
| October | 56.4 | 3,947 ft | 71.5 | 4,902 ft |
| November | 44.2 | 3,149 ft | 58.4 | 4,075 ft |
| December | 34.5 | 2,498 ft | 47.6 | 3,374 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 KJHN
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,325 ft — the air behaves like 6,206 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,327 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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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 KJHN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Stanton County Municipal reaches roughly 6,229 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 KJHN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,451 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,394 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,325 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Stanton County Municipal?
3,325 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KJHN (ICAO) / JHN (FAA), in Johnson City, Kansas.