New Hampton, Iowa · field elev 1,173 ft
Density Altitude at New Hampton Municipal (1Y5)
New Hampton Municipal sits at 1,173 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,851 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 | 14.4 | −1,607 ft | 23.3 | −966 ft |
| February | 18.8 | −1,289 ft | 27.8 | −648 ft |
| March | 31.7 | −375 ft | 41.0 | 266 ft |
| April | 45.2 | 551 ft | 56.3 | 1,289 ft |
| May | 57.2 | 1,348 ft | 68.0 | 2,046 ft |
| June | 67.5 | 2,014 ft | 78.0 | 2,677 ft |
| July | 70.5 | 2,205 ft | 80.8 | 2,851 ft |
| August | 68.4 | 2,072 ft | 78.8 | 2,727 ft |
| September | 61.0 | 1,596 ft | 72.6 | 2,338 ft |
| October | 48.0 | 739 ft | 59.1 | 1,472 ft |
| November | 33.3 | −263 ft | 42.8 | 388 ft |
| December | 20.8 | −1,145 ft | 29.1 | −556 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 1Y5
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,173 ft — the air behaves like 2,863 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,174 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 1Y5 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at New Hampton Municipal reaches roughly 2,851 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 1Y5 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,607 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,205 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,173 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of New Hampton Municipal?
1,173 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1Y5 (FAA), in New Hampton, Iowa.