Scott City, Kansas · field elev 2,969 ft
Density Altitude at Scott City Municipal (KTQK)
From a field elevation of 2,969 ft, a typical July afternoon at Scott City Municipal (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,745 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.9 | 1,740 ft | 43.9 | 2,689 ft |
| February | 33.0 | 1,953 ft | 47.3 | 2,914 ft |
| March | 42.2 | 2,576 ft | 57.8 | 3,599 ft |
| April | 51.0 | 3,158 ft | 66.6 | 4,160 ft |
| May | 61.7 | 3,849 ft | 76.5 | 4,777 ft |
| June | 73.0 | 4,560 ft | 87.7 | 5,458 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.0 | 4,869 ft | 92.5 | 5,745 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.6 | 4,721 ft | 89.8 | 5,584 ft ▲ |
| September | 67.3 | 4,204 ft | 82.3 | 5,132 ft ▲ |
| October | 53.8 | 3,340 ft | 69.3 | 4,329 ft |
| November | 40.8 | 2,482 ft | 55.5 | 3,450 ft |
| December | 31.2 | 1,830 ft | 44.9 | 2,755 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 KTQK
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,969 ft — the air behaves like 5,775 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,971 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 KTQK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Scott City Municipal reaches roughly 5,745 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 KTQK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,740 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,869 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,969 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Scott City Municipal?
2,969 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTQK (ICAO) / TQK (FAA), in Scott City, Kansas.