Oberlin, Kansas · field elev 2,707 ft
Density Altitude at Oberlin Municipal (KOIN)
From a field elevation of 2,707 ft, a typical July afternoon at Oberlin Municipal (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,332 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 | 28.8 | 1,338 ft | 41.7 | 2,217 ft |
| February | 31.6 | 1,531 ft | 44.9 | 2,431 ft |
| March | 41.3 | 2,191 ft | 56.1 | 3,167 ft |
| April | 50.3 | 2,788 ft | 64.6 | 3,712 ft |
| May | 60.4 | 3,444 ft | 74.1 | 4,309 ft |
| June | 72.1 | 4,184 ft | 85.9 | 5,031 ft ▲ |
| July | 77.4 | 4,513 ft | 90.9 | 5,332 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.1 | 4,371 ft | 88.7 | 5,200 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.2 | 3,813 ft | 80.9 | 4,728 ft |
| October | 52.6 | 2,939 ft | 67.6 | 3,902 ft |
| November | 39.6 | 2,076 ft | 53.9 | 3,024 ft |
| December | 29.8 | 1,407 ft | 42.6 | 2,278 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 KOIN
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,707 ft — the air behaves like 5,338 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,709 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 KOIN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Oberlin Municipal reaches roughly 5,332 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 KOIN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,338 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,513 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,707 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Oberlin Municipal?
2,707 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOIN (ICAO) / OIN (FAA), in Oberlin, Kansas.