Minneapolis, Kansas · field elev 1,246 ft
Density Altitude at Minneapolis City County (45K)
Minneapolis City County sits at 1,246 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,703 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 | 29.3 | −451 ft | 40.4 | 316 ft |
| February | 33.5 | −158 ft | 45.8 | 682 ft |
| March | 43.8 | 547 ft | 57.0 | 1,425 ft |
| April | 53.9 | 1,221 ft | 67.1 | 2,078 ft |
| May | 64.7 | 1,924 ft | 76.7 | 2,685 ft |
| June | 75.4 | 2,604 ft | 87.7 | 3,364 ft |
| July | 80.8 | 2,940 ft | 93.3 | 3,703 ft |
| August | 78.1 | 2,772 ft | 90.6 | 3,540 ft |
| September | 69.7 | 2,244 ft | 82.6 | 3,051 ft |
| October | 56.5 | 1,392 ft | 69.6 | 2,238 ft |
| November | 42.8 | 479 ft | 55.0 | 1,294 ft |
| December | 31.9 | −270 ft | 42.6 | 466 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 45K
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,246 ft — the air behaves like 3,685 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,247 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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- KSLN — Salina Regional
Salina · elev 1,288 ft
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Lincoln · elev 1,412 ft
- K78 — Abilene Municipal
Abilene · elev 1,153 ft
- KCNK — Blosser Municipal
Concordia · elev 1,488 ft
- K61 — Moritz Meml
Beloit · elev 1,418 ft
- 9K7 — Ellsworth Municipal
Ellsworth · elev 1,633 ft
- KCYW — Clay Center Municipal
Clay Center · elev 1,209 ft
- 38K — Lucas
Lucas · elev 1,485 ft
Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 45K in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Minneapolis City County reaches roughly 3,703 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 45K on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −451 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,940 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,246 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Minneapolis City County?
1,246 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 45K (FAA), in Minneapolis, Kansas.