Sand Springs, Oklahoma · field elev 892 ft
Density Altitude at William R Pogue Municipal (KOWP)
William R Pogue Municipal sits at 892 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,237 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 | 39.0 | −220 ft | 50.2 | 538 ft |
| February | 43.1 | 60 ft | 54.9 | 850 ft |
| March | 52.5 | 691 ft | 65.0 | 1,508 ft |
| April | 61.1 | 1,256 ft | 74.1 | 2,089 ft |
| May | 68.4 | 1,727 ft | 79.3 | 2,415 ft |
| June | 76.8 | 2,258 ft | 87.1 | 2,896 ft |
| July | 81.9 | 2,576 ft | 92.6 | 3,231 ft |
| August | 81.0 | 2,520 ft | 92.7 | 3,237 ft |
| September | 72.8 | 2,006 ft | 84.6 | 2,743 ft |
| October | 61.9 | 1,308 ft | 74.2 | 2,095 ft |
| November | 50.5 | 558 ft | 62.0 | 1,314 ft |
| December | 40.7 | −104 ft | 51.4 | 618 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 KOWP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 892 ft — the air behaves like 3,255 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 893 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 KOWP in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at William R Pogue Municipal reaches roughly 3,237 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 KOWP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −220 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,576 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 892 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of William R Pogue Municipal?
892 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOWP (ICAO) / OWP (FAA), in Sand Springs, Oklahoma.