Sikeston, Missouri · field elev 315 ft

Density Altitude at Sikeston Meml Municipal (KSIK)

Sikeston Meml Municipal sits at 315 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,457 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,457 ft station: SIKESTON PWR STN · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SIKESTON PWR STN (4 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 36.0 −1,146 ft 44.2 −582 ft
February 39.9 −877 ft 49.2 −244 ft
March 48.9 −264 ft 59.2 420 ft
April 59.6 446 ft 70.6 1,159 ft
May 69.9 1,114 ft 80.5 1,784 ft
June 78.3 1,646 ft 88.8 2,298 ft
July 81.0 1,815 ft 91.4 2,457 ft
August 79.3 1,709 ft 90.3 2,390 ft
September 72.0 1,248 ft 83.9 1,996 ft
October 60.7 519 ft 72.6 1,286 ft
November 48.6 −285 ft 58.4 368 ft
December 39.8 −884 ft 47.7 −345 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 KSIK

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,432 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,432 ft

Field elevation 315 ft — the air behaves like 2,432 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KSIK in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sikeston Meml Municipal reaches roughly 2,457 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 KSIK on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,146 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,815 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 315 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Sikeston Meml Municipal?

315 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSIK (ICAO) / SIK (FAA), in Sikeston, Missouri.