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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,677 ft — the air behaves like 5,302 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,679 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 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.