Herman, Minnesota · field elev 1,068 ft
Density Altitude at Herman Municipal (06Y)
Herman Municipal sits at 1,068 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,822 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4 | −1,959 ft | 20.1 | −1,327 ft |
| February | 15.5 | −1,660 ft | 24.9 | −984 ft |
| March | 28.9 | −702 ft | 38.2 | −56 ft |
| April | 43.9 | 333 ft | 54.5 | 1,041 ft |
| May | 57.7 | 1,251 ft | 68.5 | 1,949 ft |
| June | 68.4 | 1,943 ft | 78.2 | 2,561 ft |
| July | 72.4 | 2,197 ft | 82.4 | 2,822 ft |
| August | 70.1 | 2,051 ft | 80.6 | 2,710 ft |
| September | 61.5 | 1,499 ft | 72.9 | 2,228 ft |
| October | 47.2 | 555 ft | 57.7 | 1,251 ft |
| November | 31.6 | −513 ft | 40.5 | 101 ft |
| December | 17.7 | −1,500 ft | 25.6 | −935 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 06Y
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,068 ft — the air behaves like 2,797 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,069 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 06Y in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Herman Municipal reaches roughly 2,822 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 06Y on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,959 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,197 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,068 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Herman Municipal?
1,068 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 06Y (FAA), in Herman, Minnesota.