Norman, Oklahoma · field elev 1,182 ft
Density Altitude at University Of Oklahoma Westheimer (KOUN)
University Of Oklahoma Westheimer sits at 1,182 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,608 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 | 39.5 | 175 ft | 50.5 | 917 ft |
| February | 43.7 | 461 ft | 55.0 | 1,215 ft |
| March | 52.6 | 1,056 ft | 64.0 | 1,801 ft |
| April | 60.4 | 1,568 ft | 71.8 | 2,299 ft |
| May | 69.1 | 2,127 ft | 79.2 | 2,763 ft |
| June | 77.9 | 2,682 ft | 87.6 | 3,280 ft |
| July | 82.3 | 2,955 ft | 92.6 | 3,583 ft |
| August | 82.0 | 2,936 ft | 93.0 | 3,608 ft |
| September | 73.4 | 2,400 ft | 84.3 | 3,078 ft |
| October | 62.1 | 1,678 ft | 73.5 | 2,406 ft |
| November | 50.4 | 910 ft | 61.5 | 1,639 ft |
| December | 41.0 | 277 ft | 51.2 | 963 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 KOUN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,182 ft — the air behaves like 3,608 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,183 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 KOUN in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at University Of Oklahoma Westheimer reaches roughly 3,608 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 KOUN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 175 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,955 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,182 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of University Of Oklahoma Westheimer?
1,182 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOUN (ICAO) / OUN (FAA), in Norman, Oklahoma.