Comanche, Texas · field elev 1,387 ft
Density Altitude at Comanche County-City (KMKN)
Comanche County-City sits at 1,387 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (97 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,072 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 | 46.5 | 903 ft | 59.0 | 1,729 ft |
| February | 50.3 | 1,157 ft | 62.8 | 1,975 ft |
| March | 58.2 | 1,677 ft | 70.5 | 2,468 ft |
| April | 65.8 | 2,168 ft | 78.5 | 2,970 ft |
| May | 73.7 | 2,670 ft | 84.7 | 3,352 ft |
| June | 81.1 | 3,131 ft | 92.2 | 3,808 ft |
| July | 84.5 | 3,340 ft | 96.6 | 4,072 ft |
| August | 84.5 | 3,340 ft | 96.6 | 4,072 ft |
| September | 77.5 | 2,907 ft | 89.5 | 3,645 ft |
| October | 67.4 | 2,271 ft | 80.3 | 3,081 ft |
| November | 57.1 | 1,605 ft | 69.4 | 2,398 ft |
| December | 48.4 | 1,031 ft | 60.1 | 1,801 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 KMKN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,387 ft — the air behaves like 4,096 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,388 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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Stephenville · elev 1,321 ft
- T37 — Goldthwaite Municipal
Goldthwaite · elev 1,458 ft
- KETN — Eastland Municipal
Eastland · elev 1,468 ft
- F23 — Ranger Municipal
Ranger · elev 1,470 ft
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Cisco · elev 1,711 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KMKN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 97 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Comanche County-City reaches roughly 4,072 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 KMKN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 903 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,340 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,387 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Comanche County-City?
1,387 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMKN (ICAO) / MKN (FAA), in Comanche, Texas.