Superior, Nebraska · field elev 1,692 ft
Density Altitude at Superior Municipal (12K)
Superior Municipal sits at 1,692 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,967 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 | 25.2 | −182 ft | 36.7 | 618 ft |
| February | 29.3 | 106 ft | 41.5 | 945 ft |
| March | 40.0 | 843 ft | 53.4 | 1,739 ft |
| April | 50.4 | 1,541 ft | 64.2 | 2,440 ft |
| May | 61.7 | 2,280 ft | 74.1 | 3,068 ft |
| June | 72.4 | 2,961 ft | 84.7 | 3,724 ft |
| July | 76.7 | 3,230 ft | 88.7 | 3,967 ft |
| August | 74.2 | 3,074 ft | 86.4 | 3,828 ft |
| September | 66.2 | 2,568 ft | 79.8 | 3,423 ft |
| October | 52.9 | 1,706 ft | 66.6 | 2,594 ft |
| November | 39.0 | 775 ft | 52.0 | 1,647 ft |
| December | 28.1 | 22 ft | 39.4 | 802 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 12K
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,692 ft — the air behaves like 3,986 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,693 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 12K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Superior Municipal reaches roughly 3,967 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 12K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −182 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,230 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,692 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Superior Municipal?
1,692 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 12K (FAA), in Superior, Nebraska.