Tyler, Minnesota · field elev 1,742 ft
Density Altitude at Tyler Municipal (63Y)
Tyler Municipal sits at 1,742 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,644 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 | 13.6 | −949 ft | 22.4 | −317 ft |
| February | 18.0 | −632 ft | 27.2 | 21 ft |
| March | 30.6 | 259 ft | 39.9 | 898 ft |
| April | 44.4 | 1,202 ft | 55.0 | 1,906 ft |
| May | 57.3 | 2,056 ft | 68.0 | 2,744 ft |
| June | 67.8 | 2,732 ft | 78.1 | 3,378 ft |
| July | 71.8 | 2,985 ft | 82.4 | 3,644 ft |
| August | 69.5 | 2,839 ft | 80.2 | 3,508 ft |
| September | 61.5 | 2,328 ft | 73.2 | 3,073 ft |
| October | 47.3 | 1,397 ft | 58.7 | 2,147 ft |
| November | 32.1 | 363 ft | 41.6 | 1,014 ft |
| December | 19.4 | −531 ft | 27.9 | 71 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 63Y
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,742 ft — the air behaves like 3,619 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,743 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 63Y in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Tyler Municipal reaches roughly 3,644 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 63Y on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −949 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,985 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,742 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Tyler Municipal?
1,742 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 63Y (FAA), in Tyler, Minnesota.