Sargent, Nebraska · field elev 2,313 ft

Density Altitude at Sargent Municipal (09K)

Sargent Municipal sits at 2,313 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,625 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,625 ft station: COMSTOCK · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at COMSTOCK (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 23.0 440 ft 35.6 1,315 ft
February 26.4 679 ft 39.1 1,553 ft
March 37.6 1,451 ft 51.0 2,348 ft
April 47.3 2,103 ft 61.2 3,011 ft
May 57.9 2,798 ft 71.2 3,646 ft
June 69.0 3,507 ft 81.9 4,309 ft
July 74.1 3,827 ft 87.1 4,625 ft
August 72.5 3,727 ft 85.9 4,553 ft
September 62.9 3,120 ft 77.7 4,051 ft
October 49.3 2,236 ft 64.2 3,203 ft
November 37.1 1,417 ft 51.7 2,394 ft
December 26.0 651 ft 38.0 1,479 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 09K

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,619 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,619 ft

Field elevation 2,313 ft — the air behaves like 4,619 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 09K in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sargent Municipal reaches roughly 4,625 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 09K on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 440 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,827 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,313 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Sargent Municipal?

2,313 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 09K (FAA), in Sargent, Nebraska.