Long Prairie, Minnesota · field elev 1,332 ft
Density Altitude at Todd Field (14Y)
Todd Field sits at 1,332 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,915 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 | 8.5 | −1,840 ft | 17.9 | −1,154 ft |
| February | 12.8 | −1,524 ft | 23.0 | −788 ft |
| March | 25.6 | −604 ft | 35.8 | 108 ft |
| April | 39.8 | 382 ft | 51.2 | 1,149 ft |
| May | 52.9 | 1,261 ft | 64.5 | 2,017 ft |
| June | 63.7 | 1,966 ft | 74.5 | 2,652 ft |
| July | 67.8 | 2,229 ft | 78.7 | 2,915 ft |
| August | 65.8 | 2,101 ft | 77.0 | 2,809 ft |
| September | 57.3 | 1,551 ft | 68.3 | 2,260 ft |
| October | 43.7 | 647 ft | 53.8 | 1,321 ft |
| November | 28.6 | −393 ft | 37.1 | 197 ft |
| December | 15.2 | −1,349 ft | 23.2 | −774 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 14Y
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,332 ft — the air behaves like 2,934 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,333 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 14Y in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Todd Field reaches roughly 2,915 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 14Y on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,840 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,229 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,332 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Todd Field?
1,332 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 14Y (FAA), in Long Prairie, Minnesota.