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.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,019 ft station: LOGAN · 9 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at LOGAN (9 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,043 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,043 ft

Field elevation 1,068 ft — the air behaves like 3,043 ft.

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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.