Norton, Kansas · field elev 2,384 ft
Density Altitude at Norton Municipal (KNRN)
From a field elevation of 2,384 ft, a typical July afternoon at Norton Municipal (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,012 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 | 26.9 | 803 ft | 39.5 | 1,669 ft |
| February | 30.1 | 1,025 ft | 43.1 | 1,911 ft |
| March | 40.2 | 1,716 ft | 54.9 | 2,691 ft |
| April | 49.9 | 2,363 ft | 64.7 | 3,322 ft |
| May | 60.7 | 3,066 ft | 74.7 | 3,951 ft |
| June | 72.3 | 3,802 ft | 86.7 | 4,687 ft |
| July | 77.8 | 4,143 ft | 92.1 | 5,012 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.2 | 3,982 ft | 89.3 | 4,844 ft |
| September | 66.3 | 3,424 ft | 81.0 | 4,340 ft |
| October | 52.3 | 2,521 ft | 66.9 | 3,462 ft |
| November | 39.0 | 1,635 ft | 52.6 | 2,541 ft |
| December | 28.7 | 928 ft | 41.1 | 1,777 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 KNRN
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,384 ft — the air behaves like 5,006 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,385 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 KNRN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Norton Municipal reaches roughly 5,012 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 KNRN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 803 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,143 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,384 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Norton Municipal?
2,384 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KNRN (ICAO) / NRN (FAA), in Norton, Kansas.