Woodbine, Iowa · field elev 1,068 ft
Density Altitude at Woodbine Municipal (3Y4)
Woodbine Municipal sits at 1,068 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,019 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 | 20.3 | −1,313 ft | 30.7 | −576 ft |
| February | 24.5 | −1,013 ft | 35.5 | −242 ft |
| March | 37.4 | −111 ft | 48.9 | 669 ft |
| April | 49.0 | 676 ft | 61.7 | 1,512 ft |
| May | 61.0 | 1,466 ft | 72.5 | 2,203 ft |
| June | 71.3 | 2,127 ft | 82.4 | 2,822 ft |
| July | 74.8 | 2,348 ft | 85.6 | 3,019 ft |
| August | 72.5 | 2,203 ft | 83.7 | 2,902 ft |
| September | 64.4 | 1,686 ft | 77.5 | 2,517 ft |
| October | 51.4 | 836 ft | 64.7 | 1,706 ft |
| November | 37.0 | −138 ft | 48.6 | 649 ft |
| December | 25.3 | −956 ft | 35.3 | −256 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 3Y4
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,068 ft — the air behaves like 3,043 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,069 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 3Y4 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Woodbine Municipal reaches roughly 3,019 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 3Y4 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,313 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,348 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,068 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Woodbine Municipal?
1,068 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3Y4 (FAA), in Woodbine, Iowa.