Hay Springs, Nebraska · field elev 3,831 ft
Density Altitude at Hay Springs Municipal (4V6)
From a field elevation of 3,831 ft, a typical July afternoon at Hay Springs Municipal (86 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,384 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 | 24.4 | 2,435 ft | 36.8 | 3,282 ft |
| February | 27.3 | 2,635 ft | 40.3 | 3,516 ft |
| March | 36.5 | 3,261 ft | 50.5 | 4,188 ft |
| April | 43.9 | 3,755 ft | 57.4 | 4,633 ft |
| May | 54.4 | 4,440 ft | 67.5 | 5,271 ft ▲ |
| June | 64.6 | 5,089 ft | 77.4 | 5,882 ft ▲ |
| July | 71.9 | 5,544 ft | 85.7 | 6,384 ft ▲ |
| August | 69.9 | 5,420 ft | 84.2 | 6,294 ft ▲ |
| September | 60.5 | 4,830 ft | 75.6 | 5,772 ft ▲ |
| October | 47.3 | 3,979 ft | 62.7 | 4,970 ft |
| November | 34.3 | 3,113 ft | 48.1 | 4,031 ft |
| December | 25.9 | 2,538 ft | 38.7 | 3,409 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 4V6
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,831 ft — the air behaves like 6,402 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,833 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 4V6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hay Springs Municipal reaches roughly 6,384 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 4V6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,435 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,544 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,831 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hay Springs Municipal?
3,831 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 4V6 (FAA), in Hay Springs, Nebraska.