Meade, Kansas · field elev 2,737 ft
Density Altitude at Jenkinson (M64)
From a field elevation of 2,737 ft, a typical July afternoon at Jenkinson (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,577 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 | 32.3 | 1,617 ft | 46.0 | 2,541 ft |
| February | 35.4 | 1,829 ft | 48.9 | 2,733 ft |
| March | 44.6 | 2,448 ft | 59.4 | 3,417 ft |
| April | 53.0 | 3,002 ft | 67.7 | 3,945 ft |
| May | 64.4 | 3,736 ft | 78.9 | 4,642 ft |
| June | 74.4 | 4,364 ft | 88.5 | 5,225 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.9 | 4,703 ft | 94.4 | 5,577 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.1 | 4,592 ft | 91.9 | 5,428 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.7 | 4,071 ft | 84.4 | 4,977 ft |
| October | 56.3 | 3,217 ft | 71.5 | 4,183 ft |
| November | 43.3 | 2,362 ft | 57.7 | 3,307 ft |
| December | 33.9 | 1,726 ft | 47.6 | 2,647 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 M64
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,737 ft — the air behaves like 5,553 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,739 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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- 3K4 — Borth Field
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- S44 — Plains Municipal
Plains · elev 2,762 ft
- 3KS — Hf Strip
Fowler · elev 2,567 ft
- K17 — Montezuma Municipal
Montezuma · elev 2,780 ft
- 18K — Fowler
Fowler · elev 2,483 ft
- 19S — Sublette Municipal
Sublette · elev 2,911 ft
- 1K9 — Satanta Municipal
Satanta · elev 2,976 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at M64 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jenkinson reaches roughly 5,577 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 M64 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,617 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,703 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,737 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Jenkinson?
2,737 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is M64 (FAA), in Meade, Kansas.