Manhattan, Kansas · field elev 1,066 ft
Density Altitude at Manhattan Regional (KMHK)
Manhattan Regional sits at 1,066 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (92 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,376 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 | 29.4 | −669 ft | 41.0 | 133 ft |
| February | 34.0 | −348 ft | 46.1 | 479 ft |
| March | 44.7 | 384 ft | 57.6 | 1,242 ft |
| April | 54.6 | 1,045 ft | 67.4 | 1,876 ft |
| May | 64.8 | 1,709 ft | 76.8 | 2,471 ft |
| June | 75.0 | 2,358 ft | 86.6 | 3,078 ft |
| July | 79.8 | 2,658 ft | 91.5 | 3,376 ft |
| August | 77.4 | 2,509 ft | 89.6 | 3,261 ft |
| September | 68.8 | 1,966 ft | 81.6 | 2,770 ft |
| October | 56.1 | 1,144 ft | 69.3 | 1,998 ft |
| November | 42.9 | 262 ft | 55.4 | 1,098 ft |
| December | 32.3 | −466 ft | 43.9 | 330 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 KMHK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,066 ft — the air behaves like 3,406 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,067 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 KMHK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Manhattan Regional reaches roughly 3,376 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 KMHK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −669 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,658 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,066 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Manhattan Regional?
1,066 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMHK (ICAO) / MHK (FAA), in Manhattan, Kansas.