Paullina, Iowa · field elev 1,385 ft
Density Altitude at Paullina Municipal (1Y9)
Paullina Municipal sits at 1,385 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,344 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 | 18.0 | −1,080 ft | 26.7 | −460 ft |
| February | 22.8 | −736 ft | 31.8 | −103 ft |
| March | 35.6 | 160 ft | 45.5 | 834 ft |
| April | 48.7 | 1,048 ft | 60.5 | 1,824 ft |
| May | 60.6 | 1,831 ft | 71.9 | 2,554 ft |
| June | 70.7 | 2,478 ft | 81.5 | 3,153 ft |
| July | 74.3 | 2,705 ft | 84.6 | 3,344 ft |
| August | 71.9 | 2,554 ft | 82.0 | 3,184 ft |
| September | 64.7 | 2,095 ft | 76.2 | 2,824 ft |
| October | 51.3 | 1,221 ft | 62.4 | 1,947 ft |
| November | 36.0 | 188 ft | 45.3 | 820 ft |
| December | 23.3 | −701 ft | 31.4 | −131 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 1Y9
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,385 ft — the air behaves like 3,368 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,386 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 1Y9 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Paullina Municipal reaches roughly 3,344 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 1Y9 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,080 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,705 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,385 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Paullina Municipal?
1,385 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1Y9 (FAA), in Paullina, Iowa.