Plains, Kansas · field elev 2,762 ft
Density Altitude at Plains Municipal (S44)
From a field elevation of 2,762 ft, a typical July afternoon at Plains Municipal (94 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,607 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 | 1,648 ft | 46.0 | 2,572 ft |
| February | 35.4 | 1,860 ft | 48.9 | 2,764 ft |
| March | 44.6 | 2,479 ft | 59.4 | 3,447 ft |
| April | 53.0 | 3,033 ft | 67.7 | 3,975 ft |
| May | 64.4 | 3,767 ft | 78.9 | 4,672 ft |
| June | 74.4 | 4,394 ft | 88.5 | 5,255 ft ▲ |
| July | 79.9 | 4,733 ft | 94.4 | 5,607 ft ▲ |
| August | 78.1 | 4,623 ft | 91.9 | 5,458 ft ▲ |
| September | 69.7 | 4,101 ft | 84.4 | 5,008 ft ▲ |
| October | 56.3 | 3,247 ft | 71.5 | 4,214 ft |
| November | 43.3 | 2,393 ft | 57.7 | 3,338 ft |
| December | 33.9 | 1,757 ft | 47.6 | 2,678 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 S44
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,762 ft — the air behaves like 5,583 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,764 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 S44 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 94 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Plains Municipal reaches roughly 5,607 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 S44 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,648 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,733 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,762 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Plains Municipal?
2,762 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is S44 (FAA), in Plains, Kansas.