Warsaw, Missouri · field elev 936 ft

Density Altitude at Warsaw Municipal (KRAW)

Warsaw Municipal sits at 936 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,109 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,109 ft station: TRUMAN DAM & RSVR · 7 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at TRUMAN DAM & RSVR (7 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 32.2 −636 ft 42.5 74 ft
February 36.0 −372 ft 46.8 364 ft
March 45.4 270 ft 57.0 1,042 ft
April 55.7 957 ft 67.7 1,736 ft
May 65.6 1,601 ft 76.1 2,268 ft
June 74.9 2,193 ft 84.9 2,815 ft
July 79.6 2,487 ft 89.7 3,109 ft
August 78.0 2,387 ft 88.8 3,054 ft
September 70.1 1,889 ft 81.6 2,611 ft
October 58.1 1,114 ft 69.9 1,876 ft
November 46.5 344 ft 57.3 1,062 ft
December 36.5 −337 ft 46.4 338 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 KRAW

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,127 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,127 ft

Field elevation 936 ft — the air behaves like 3,127 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KRAW in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Warsaw Municipal reaches roughly 3,109 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 KRAW on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −636 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,487 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 936 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Warsaw Municipal?

936 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRAW (ICAO) / RAW (FAA), in Warsaw, Missouri.