Omak, Washington · field elev 1,305 ft
Density Altitude at Omak (KOMK)
Omak sits at 1,305 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,539 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 | 28.0 | −469 ft | 32.8 | −133 ft |
| February | 32.5 | −154 ft | 39.8 | 348 ft |
| March | 41.8 | 485 ft | 52.5 | 1,202 ft |
| April | 49.8 | 1,022 ft | 62.8 | 1,875 ft |
| May | 58.8 | 1,615 ft | 72.4 | 2,487 ft |
| June | 65.1 | 2,023 ft | 79.1 | 2,907 ft |
| July | 73.7 | 2,569 ft | 89.4 | 3,539 ft |
| August | 72.8 | 2,512 ft | 88.8 | 3,503 ft |
| September | 63.3 | 1,907 ft | 78.2 | 2,851 ft |
| October | 49.1 | 976 ft | 60.7 | 1,739 ft |
| November | 35.9 | 81 ft | 43.0 | 566 ft |
| December | 27.9 | −476 ft | 32.5 | −154 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 KOMK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,305 ft — the air behaves like 3,515 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,306 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 KOMK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Omak reaches roughly 3,539 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 KOMK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −476 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,569 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,305 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Omak?
1,305 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOMK (ICAO) / OMK (FAA), in Omak, Washington.