Humboldt, Iowa · field elev 1,098 ft

Density Altitude at Humboldt Municipal (0K7)

Humboldt Municipal sits at 1,098 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,778 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,778 ft station: HUMBOLDT WTP · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at HUMBOLDT WTP (2 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 16.4 −1,556 ft 24.4 −982 ft
February 20.8 −1,239 ft 29.3 −636 ft
March 33.6 −336 ft 42.7 288 ft
April 46.4 538 ft 57.2 1,255 ft
May 58.4 1,334 ft 68.3 1,973 ft
June 68.5 1,986 ft 77.8 2,573 ft
July 72.1 2,215 ft 81.1 2,778 ft
August 69.5 2,050 ft 78.8 2,635 ft
September 61.8 1,555 ft 72.5 2,240 ft
October 49.6 753 ft 60.1 1,445 ft
November 34.7 −260 ft 43.4 336 ft
December 22.3 −1,132 ft 29.8 −601 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 0K7

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,772 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,772 ft

Field elevation 1,098 ft — the air behaves like 2,772 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 0K7 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Humboldt Municipal reaches roughly 2,778 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 0K7 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,556 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,215 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,098 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Humboldt Municipal?

1,098 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0K7 (FAA), in Humboldt, Iowa.