Kennett, Missouri · field elev 262 ft
Density Altitude at Kennett Meml (KTKX)
Kennett Meml sits at 262 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,368 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 | 36.4 | −1,185 ft | 45.8 | −540 ft |
| February | 40.4 | −908 ft | 50.9 | −196 ft |
| March | 49.4 | −296 ft | 60.8 | 460 ft |
| April | 59.8 | 394 ft | 71.5 | 1,151 ft |
| May | 69.3 | 1,010 ft | 80.6 | 1,726 ft |
| June | 77.8 | 1,550 ft | 88.8 | 2,233 ft |
| July | 80.3 | 1,707 ft | 91.0 | 2,368 ft |
| August | 79.0 | 1,625 ft | 90.7 | 2,349 ft |
| September | 72.3 | 1,202 ft | 85.0 | 1,999 ft |
| October | 60.8 | 460 ft | 74.1 | 1,316 ft |
| November | 48.9 | −330 ft | 59.8 | 394 ft |
| December | 39.5 | −970 ft | 48.6 | −350 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 KTKX
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 262 ft — the air behaves like 2,368 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 263 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 KTKX in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kennett Meml reaches roughly 2,368 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 KTKX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,185 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,707 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 262 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kennett Meml?
262 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTKX (ICAO) / TKX (FAA), in Kennett, Missouri.