Kanab, Utah · field elev 4,868 ft
Density Altitude at Kanab Municipal (KKNB)
Kanab Municipal is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 4,868 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (94 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,140 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,272 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.2 | 4,593 ft | 49.4 | 5,393 ft ▲ |
| February | 40.9 | 4,838 ft | 54.0 | 5,689 ft ▲ |
| March | 47.4 | 5,264 ft | 62.2 | 6,208 ft ▲ |
| April | 53.3 | 5,644 ft | 69.2 | 6,643 ft ▲ |
| May | 61.7 | 6,176 ft | 78.7 | 7,222 ft ▲ |
| June | 71.1 | 6,760 ft | 89.7 | 7,877 ft ▲ |
| July | 77.4 | 7,143 ft | 94.2 | 8,140 ft ⚠ |
| August | 75.5 | 7,028 ft | 91.5 | 7,983 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.4 | 6,593 ft | 84.8 | 7,587 ft ▲ |
| October | 56.9 | 5,873 ft | 72.7 | 6,858 ft ▲ |
| November | 45.3 | 5,127 ft | 59.3 | 6,025 ft ▲ |
| December | 36.6 | 4,553 ft | 48.5 | 5,335 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 KKNB
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 4,868 ft — the air behaves like 8,129 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,870 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 KKNB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kanab Municipal reaches roughly 8,140 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 KKNB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,553 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,143 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,868 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kanab Municipal?
4,868 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KKNB (ICAO) / KNB (FAA), in Kanab, Utah.