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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,313 ft — the air behaves like 4,619 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,314 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 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.