Pelican Rapids, Minnesota · field elev 1,389 ft
Density Altitude at Pelican Rapids Municipal-Lyon'S Field (47Y)
Pelican Rapids Municipal-Lyon'S Field sits at 1,389 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,065 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 | 8.7 | −1,753 ft | 18.2 | −1,061 ft |
| February | 12.8 | −1,452 ft | 23.0 | −717 ft |
| March | 26.8 | −448 ft | 36.3 | 213 ft |
| April | 42.0 | 602 ft | 52.7 | 1,319 ft |
| May | 56.1 | 1,542 ft | 66.9 | 2,241 ft |
| June | 66.1 | 2,190 ft | 75.8 | 2,804 ft |
| July | 70.0 | 2,438 ft | 80.0 | 3,065 ft |
| August | 68.3 | 2,330 ft | 78.4 | 2,966 ft |
| September | 59.5 | 1,764 ft | 70.3 | 2,457 ft |
| October | 44.8 | 792 ft | 54.7 | 1,450 ft |
| November | 29.4 | −266 ft | 38.0 | 330 ft |
| December | 15.6 | −1,248 ft | 24.1 | −639 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 47Y
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,389 ft — the air behaves like 3,065 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,390 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 47Y in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pelican Rapids Municipal-Lyon'S Field reaches roughly 3,065 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 47Y on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,753 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,438 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,389 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pelican Rapids Municipal-Lyon'S Field?
1,389 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 47Y (FAA), in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.