Larned, Kansas · field elev 2,012 ft
Density Altitude at Larned-Pawnee County (KLQR)
Larned-Pawnee County sits at 2,012 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,663 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 | 31.7 | 672 ft | 43.6 | 1,483 ft |
| February | 35.2 | 913 ft | 47.4 | 1,738 ft |
| March | 44.5 | 1,544 ft | 57.9 | 2,428 ft |
| April | 54.3 | 2,193 ft | 68.0 | 3,075 ft |
| May | 64.7 | 2,865 ft | 77.9 | 3,696 ft |
| June | 75.4 | 3,540 ft | 89.0 | 4,374 ft |
| July | 80.7 | 3,868 ft | 93.8 | 4,663 ft |
| August | 78.4 | 3,727 ft | 91.4 | 4,519 ft |
| September | 70.3 | 3,221 ft | 84.0 | 4,071 ft |
| October | 57.1 | 2,376 ft | 70.6 | 3,240 ft |
| November | 44.2 | 1,524 ft | 57.0 | 2,369 ft |
| December | 33.3 | 783 ft | 44.6 | 1,551 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 KLQR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,012 ft — the air behaves like 4,675 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,013 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 KLQR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Larned-Pawnee County reaches roughly 4,663 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 KLQR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 672 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,868 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,012 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Larned-Pawnee County?
2,012 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLQR (ICAO) / LQR (FAA), in Larned, Kansas.