Russell, Kansas · field elev 1,864 ft
Density Altitude at Russell Municipal (KRSL)
Russell Municipal sits at 1,864 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,411 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 | 30.5 | 404 ft | 42.1 | 1,199 ft |
| February | 33.9 | 640 ft | 46.2 | 1,474 ft |
| March | 44.1 | 1,334 ft | 57.2 | 2,200 ft |
| April | 53.4 | 1,951 ft | 66.6 | 2,805 ft |
| May | 63.9 | 2,633 ft | 76.3 | 3,416 ft |
| June | 75.1 | 3,341 ft | 87.7 | 4,116 ft |
| July | 79.9 | 3,639 ft | 92.6 | 4,411 ft |
| August | 77.5 | 3,490 ft | 89.7 | 4,237 ft |
| September | 69.2 | 2,970 ft | 81.9 | 3,762 ft |
| October | 55.9 | 2,115 ft | 69.1 | 2,964 ft |
| November | 42.5 | 1,226 ft | 55.2 | 2,069 ft |
| December | 32.1 | 515 ft | 43.3 | 1,280 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 KRSL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,864 ft — the air behaves like 4,435 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,865 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 KRSL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Russell Municipal reaches roughly 4,411 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 KRSL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 404 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,639 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,864 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Russell Municipal?
1,864 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRSL (ICAO) / RSL (FAA), in Russell, Kansas.