Ulysses, Kansas · field elev 3,071 ft
Density Altitude at Ulysses (KULS)
From a field elevation of 3,071 ft, a typical July afternoon at Ulysses (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,886 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 | 30.9 | 1,936 ft | 45.6 | 2,928 ft |
| February | 34.6 | 2,189 ft | 49.8 | 3,205 ft |
| March | 43.4 | 2,782 ft | 59.7 | 3,846 ft |
| April | 52.1 | 3,355 ft | 68.2 | 4,385 ft |
| May | 62.6 | 4,031 ft | 78.2 | 5,006 ft ▲ |
| June | 73.6 | 4,722 ft | 88.6 | 5,636 ft ▲ |
| July | 78.1 | 4,999 ft | 92.8 | 5,886 ft ▲ |
| August | 76.1 | 4,876 ft | 90.4 | 5,743 ft ▲ |
| September | 68.2 | 4,385 ft | 83.5 | 5,329 ft ▲ |
| October | 54.7 | 3,524 ft | 70.8 | 4,548 ft |
| November | 41.7 | 2,668 ft | 57.2 | 3,686 ft |
| December | 32.0 | 2,012 ft | 46.5 | 2,988 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 KULS
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,071 ft — the air behaves like 5,898 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,073 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 KULS in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ulysses reaches roughly 5,886 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 KULS on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,936 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,999 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,071 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ulysses?
3,071 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KULS (ICAO) / ULS (FAA), in Ulysses, Kansas.