Liberal, Kansas · field elev 2,885 ft
Density Altitude at Liberal Mid-America Regional (KLBL)
From a field elevation of 2,885 ft, a typical July afternoon at Liberal Mid-America Regional (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,685 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 | 33.7 | 1,897 ft | 47.6 | 2,830 ft |
| February | 36.6 | 2,094 ft | 51.0 | 3,054 ft |
| March | 45.5 | 2,691 ft | 60.7 | 3,682 ft |
| April | 54.2 | 3,263 ft | 69.6 | 4,245 ft |
| May | 64.2 | 3,905 ft | 78.7 | 4,810 ft |
| June | 74.6 | 4,557 ft | 88.8 | 5,422 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.1 | 4,834 ft | 93.2 | 5,685 ft ▲ |
| August | 77.4 | 4,730 ft | 91.2 | 5,566 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.5 | 4,239 ft | 83.9 | 5,127 ft ▲ |
| October | 56.8 | 3,431 ft | 71.5 | 4,364 ft |
| November | 43.4 | 2,552 ft | 58.3 | 3,528 ft |
| December | 34.1 | 1,924 ft | 47.4 | 2,817 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 KLBL
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,885 ft — the air behaves like 5,673 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,887 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 KLBL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Liberal Mid-America Regional reaches roughly 5,685 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 KLBL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,897 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,834 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,885 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Liberal Mid-America Regional?
2,885 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLBL (ICAO) / LBL (FAA), in Liberal, Kansas.