Mc Pherson, Kansas · field elev 1,498 ft
Density Altitude at Mc Pherson (KMPR)
Mc Pherson sits at 1,498 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,979 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 | 30.7 | −39 ft | 42.4 | 765 ft |
| February | 34.6 | 232 ft | 47.2 | 1,088 ft |
| March | 44.4 | 900 ft | 57.6 | 1,775 ft |
| April | 53.9 | 1,532 ft | 67.1 | 2,388 ft |
| May | 64.7 | 2,234 ft | 77.0 | 3,012 ft |
| June | 75.6 | 2,924 ft | 87.9 | 3,683 ft |
| July | 80.6 | 3,235 ft | 92.8 | 3,979 ft |
| August | 78.5 | 3,105 ft | 90.7 | 3,853 ft |
| September | 70.4 | 2,597 ft | 83.3 | 3,402 ft |
| October | 57.5 | 1,768 ft | 70.6 | 2,610 ft |
| November | 43.8 | 859 ft | 56.3 | 1,690 ft |
| December | 33.3 | 142 ft | 44.3 | 893 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 KMPR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,498 ft — the air behaves like 3,991 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,499 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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- M66 — Alfred Schroeder Field
Hillsboro · elev 1,434 ft
- K22 — Mills Field
South Hutchinson · elev 1,536 ft
- KLYO — Lyons-Rice County Municipal
Lyons · elev 1,692 ft
- KSLN — Salina Regional
Salina · elev 1,288 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KMPR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mc Pherson reaches roughly 3,979 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 KMPR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −39 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,235 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,498 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mc Pherson?
1,498 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMPR (ICAO) / MPR (FAA), in Mc Pherson, Kansas.