Tulsa, Oklahoma · field elev 678 ft

Density Altitude at Tulsa International (KTUL)

Tulsa International sits at 678 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,032 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,032 ft station: TULSA INTL AP · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at TULSA INTL AP (0 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 38.5 −521 ft 48.9 186 ft
February 42.8 −227 ft 54.0 526 ft
March 52.0 393 ft 63.3 1,135 ft
April 60.8 973 ft 72.1 1,700 ft
May 69.6 1,540 ft 79.7 2,178 ft
June 78.6 2,109 ft 88.4 2,715 ft
July 83.4 2,408 ft 93.6 3,032 ft
August 82.2 2,333 ft 93.0 2,995 ft
September 73.8 1,807 ft 84.8 2,494 ft
October 62.3 1,070 ft 73.6 1,795 ft
November 50.4 286 ft 61.4 1,012 ft
December 41.0 −349 ft 50.9 320 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 KTUL

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,056 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,056 ft

Field elevation 678 ft — the air behaves like 3,056 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KTUL in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tulsa International reaches roughly 3,032 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 KTUL on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −521 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,408 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 678 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Tulsa International?

678 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTUL (ICAO) / TUL (FAA), in Tulsa, Oklahoma.