Vinita, Oklahoma · field elev 702 ft

Density Altitude at Stearmans Roost (OK1)

Stearmans Roost sits at 702 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (91 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,903 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,903 ft station: SPAVINAW · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SPAVINAW (8 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 37.2 −581 ft 48.1 162 ft
February 41.5 −285 ft 53.0 489 ft
March 49.9 282 ft 61.9 1,074 ft
April 58.9 878 ft 70.5 1,627 ft
May 67.8 1,455 ft 77.9 2,095 ft
June 76.5 2,007 ft 86.0 2,597 ft
July 81.1 2,294 ft 91.0 2,903 ft
August 80.2 2,238 ft 90.7 2,885 ft
September 72.5 1,754 ft 83.3 2,431 ft
October 61.6 1,054 ft 72.9 1,780 ft
November 49.7 269 ft 60.8 1,002 ft
December 40.5 −354 ft 50.8 343 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 OK1

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,903 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,903 ft

Field elevation 702 ft — the air behaves like 2,903 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at OK1 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Stearmans Roost reaches roughly 2,903 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 OK1 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −581 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,294 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 702 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Stearmans Roost?

702 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is OK1 (FAA), in Vinita, Oklahoma.