Oakley, Kansas · field elev 3,045 ft
Density Altitude at Oakley Municipal (KOEL)
From a field elevation of 3,045 ft, a typical July afternoon at Oakley Municipal (92 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,783 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 | 28.9 | 1,766 ft | 42.4 | 2,683 ft |
| February | 31.5 | 1,945 ft | 45.3 | 2,876 ft |
| March | 40.6 | 2,563 ft | 55.9 | 3,570 ft |
| April | 49.2 | 3,133 ft | 64.5 | 4,120 ft |
| May | 59.6 | 3,808 ft | 74.2 | 4,727 ft |
| June | 71.4 | 4,554 ft | 86.3 | 5,466 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.7 | 4,882 ft | 91.6 | 5,783 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.4 | 4,740 ft | 89.0 | 5,628 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.0 | 4,215 ft | 81.4 | 5,169 ft ▲ |
| October | 52.5 | 3,349 ft | 68.0 | 4,341 ft |
| November | 39.5 | 2,489 ft | 53.9 | 3,440 ft |
| December | 30.2 | 1,856 ft | 43.5 | 2,756 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 KOEL
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,045 ft — the air behaves like 5,807 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,047 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 KOEL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 92 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Oakley Municipal reaches roughly 5,783 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 KOEL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,766 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,882 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,045 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Oakley Municipal?
3,045 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOEL (ICAO) / OEL (FAA), in Oakley, Kansas.