Arapahoe, Nebraska · field elev 2,273 ft
Density Altitude at Arapahoe Municipal (37V)
Arapahoe Municipal sits at 2,273 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,697 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 | 28.2 | 755 ft | 40.8 | 1,619 ft |
| February | 31.0 | 949 ft | 44.8 | 1,887 ft |
| March | 40.3 | 1,585 ft | 54.8 | 2,548 ft |
| April | 49.8 | 2,219 ft | 64.7 | 3,186 ft |
| May | 60.2 | 2,898 ft | 73.9 | 3,766 ft |
| June | 71.1 | 3,591 ft | 84.7 | 4,431 ft |
| July | 75.7 | 3,878 ft | 89.1 | 4,697 ft |
| August | 73.7 | 3,753 ft | 87.2 | 4,583 ft |
| September | 65.1 | 3,211 ft | 80.9 | 4,199 ft |
| October | 51.5 | 2,331 ft | 67.6 | 3,370 ft |
| November | 38.5 | 1,463 ft | 53.9 | 2,489 ft |
| December | 28.6 | 783 ft | 41.5 | 1,666 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 37V
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,273 ft — the air behaves like 4,691 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,274 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 37V in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Arapahoe Municipal reaches roughly 4,697 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 37V on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 755 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,878 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,273 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Arapahoe Municipal?
2,273 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 37V (FAA), in Arapahoe, Nebraska.