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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,098 ft — the air behaves like 2,772 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,099 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 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.