Woodward, Oklahoma · field elev 2,189 ft

Density Altitude at West Woodward (KWWR)

West Woodward sits at 2,189 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (94 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,895 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,895 ft station: WOODWARD 2WSW MESONET · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WOODWARD 2WSW MESONET (6 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 37.3 1,277 ft 49.1 2,069 ft
February 40.1 1,467 ft 52.7 2,307 ft
March 50.1 2,135 ft 62.7 2,955 ft
April 58.2 2,665 ft 70.7 3,463 ft
May 67.2 3,242 ft 79.6 4,017 ft
June 77.1 3,862 ft 88.6 4,565 ft
July 81.9 4,158 ft 94.1 4,895 ft
August 80.7 4,084 ft 93.0 4,830 ft
September 72.4 3,569 ft 84.7 4,329 ft
October 60.2 2,794 ft 72.9 3,601 ft
November 47.6 1,970 ft 59.7 2,762 ft
December 38.1 1,331 ft 49.5 2,096 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 KWWR

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,889 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,889 ft

Field elevation 2,189 ft — the air behaves like 4,889 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KWWR in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at West Woodward reaches roughly 4,895 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 KWWR on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,277 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,158 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,189 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of West Woodward?

2,189 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KWWR (ICAO) / WWR (FAA), in Woodward, Oklahoma.