Harvard, Nebraska · field elev 1,815 ft
Density Altitude at Harvard State (08K)
Harvard State sits at 1,815 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,026 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 | 25.8 | 14 ft | 35.4 | 682 ft |
| February | 29.6 | 280 ft | 40.0 | 996 ft |
| March | 40.2 | 1,009 ft | 51.9 | 1,792 ft |
| April | 50.6 | 1,706 ft | 62.7 | 2,495 ft |
| May | 61.6 | 2,425 ft | 72.8 | 3,137 ft |
| June | 72.6 | 3,124 ft | 83.7 | 3,813 ft |
| July | 76.4 | 3,362 ft | 87.2 | 4,026 ft |
| August | 74.2 | 3,225 ft | 85.1 | 3,898 ft |
| September | 66.1 | 2,713 ft | 78.4 | 3,486 ft |
| October | 53.3 | 1,884 ft | 65.5 | 2,675 ft |
| November | 39.8 | 982 ft | 51.0 | 1,733 ft |
| December | 29.3 | 260 ft | 38.7 | 907 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 08K
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,815 ft — the air behaves like 4,014 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,816 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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- KAUH — Aurora Municipal/Al Potter Field
Aurora · elev 1,803 ft
- KHSI — Hastings Municipal
Hastings · elev 1,961 ft
- KGRI — Central Nebraska Regional
Grand Island · elev 1,847 ft
- KFMZ — Fairmont State
Fairmont · elev 1,636 ft
- KJYR — York Municipal
York · elev 1,670 ft
- 07K — Central City Municipal/Larry Reineke Field
Central City · elev 1,717 ft
- 12K — Superior Municipal
Superior · elev 1,692 ft
- KHJH — Hebron Municipal
Hebron · elev 1,468 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 08K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Harvard State reaches roughly 4,026 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 08K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 14 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,362 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,815 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Harvard State?
1,815 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 08K (FAA), in Harvard, Nebraska.