Salina, Kansas · field elev 1,288 ft
Density Altitude at Salina Regional (KSLN)
Salina Regional sits at 1,288 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,724 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 | 30.8 | −294 ft | 41.4 | 436 ft |
| February | 34.9 | −9 ft | 46.3 | 767 ft |
| March | 45.3 | 700 ft | 57.3 | 1,496 ft |
| April | 54.6 | 1,319 ft | 66.9 | 2,117 ft |
| May | 65.1 | 2,002 ft | 76.8 | 2,743 ft |
| June | 76.2 | 2,705 ft | 88.1 | 3,440 ft |
| July | 80.9 | 2,998 ft | 92.8 | 3,724 ft |
| August | 78.6 | 2,855 ft | 90.1 | 3,561 ft |
| September | 70.1 | 2,321 ft | 81.9 | 3,059 ft |
| October | 57.0 | 1,477 ft | 69.1 | 2,257 ft |
| November | 43.6 | 585 ft | 55.1 | 1,352 ft |
| December | 32.9 | −148 ft | 43.2 | 558 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 KSLN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,288 ft — the air behaves like 3,736 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,289 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 KSLN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Salina Regional reaches roughly 3,724 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 KSLN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −294 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,998 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,288 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Salina Regional?
1,288 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSLN (ICAO) / SLN (FAA), in Salina, Kansas.