Curtis, Nebraska · field elev 2,677 ft

Density Altitude at Curtis Municipal (47V)

From a field elevation of 2,677 ft, a typical July afternoon at Curtis Municipal (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,326 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈5,326 ft station: CURTIS · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CURTIS (3 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 27.7 1,224 ft 41.8 2,187 ft
February 30.7 1,432 ft 45.0 2,401 ft
March 41.3 2,153 ft 57.1 3,195 ft
April 50.8 2,784 ft 66.0 3,764 ft
May 60.9 3,439 ft 75.1 4,334 ft
June 72.1 4,147 ft 85.9 4,995 ft
July 77.0 4,451 ft 91.4 5,326 ft ▲
August 75.0 4,328 ft 89.4 5,206 ft ▲
September 66.2 3,777 ft 82.3 4,776 ft
October 52.7 2,909 ft 68.9 3,947 ft
November 39.5 2,032 ft 54.9 3,052 ft
December 29.1 1,321 ft 43.1 2,274 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 47V

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,302 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,302 ft caution

Field elevation 2,677 ft — the air behaves like 5,302 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 47V in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Curtis Municipal reaches roughly 5,326 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 47V on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,224 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,451 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,677 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Curtis Municipal?

2,677 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 47V (FAA), in Curtis, Nebraska.