Parsons, Kansas · field elev 901 ft
Density Altitude at Tri-City (KPPF)
Tri-City sits at 901 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,169 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 | 34.1 | −547 ft | 45.2 | 213 ft |
| February | 38.5 | −243 ft | 50.1 | 542 ft |
| March | 48.3 | 422 ft | 60.2 | 1,208 ft |
| April | 57.7 | 1,045 ft | 69.5 | 1,808 ft |
| May | 66.8 | 1,635 ft | 77.6 | 2,319 ft |
| June | 76.1 | 2,225 ft | 86.8 | 2,889 ft |
| July | 80.5 | 2,500 ft | 91.4 | 3,169 ft |
| August | 79.4 | 2,432 ft | 91.2 | 3,157 ft |
| September | 71.0 | 1,903 ft | 83.0 | 2,655 ft |
| October | 59.3 | 1,150 ft | 71.7 | 1,948 ft |
| November | 46.8 | 321 ft | 58.6 | 1,104 ft |
| December | 37.0 | −346 ft | 47.7 | 382 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 KPPF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 901 ft — the air behaves like 3,145 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 902 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 KPPF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tri-City reaches roughly 3,169 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 KPPF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −547 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,500 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 901 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tri-City?
901 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPPF (ICAO) / PPF (FAA), in Parsons, Kansas.