Watonga, Oklahoma · field elev 1,551 ft
Density Altitude at Watonga Regional (KJWG)
Watonga Regional sits at 1,551 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (95 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,152 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 | 36.1 | 401 ft | 48.7 | 1,254 ft |
| February | 39.6 | 641 ft | 52.8 | 1,525 ft |
| March | 48.6 | 1,247 ft | 62.0 | 2,126 ft |
| April | 57.5 | 1,834 ft | 71.1 | 2,707 ft |
| May | 67.5 | 2,478 ft | 79.9 | 3,257 ft |
| June | 77.2 | 3,089 ft | 89.2 | 3,826 ft |
| July | 82.1 | 3,393 ft | 94.6 | 4,152 ft |
| August | 80.4 | 3,288 ft | 93.1 | 4,062 ft |
| September | 72.3 | 2,782 ft | 85.0 | 3,571 ft |
| October | 60.0 | 1,996 ft | 73.0 | 2,826 ft |
| November | 47.3 | 1,160 ft | 60.3 | 2,016 ft |
| December | 37.7 | 511 ft | 49.7 | 1,320 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 KJWG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,551 ft — the air behaves like 4,175 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,552 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 KJWG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 95 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Watonga Regional reaches roughly 4,152 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 KJWG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 401 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,393 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,551 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Watonga Regional?
1,551 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KJWG (ICAO) / JWG (FAA), in Watonga, Oklahoma.