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.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,644 ft station: PIPESTONE · 21 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at PIPESTONE (21 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,619 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,619 ft

Field elevation 1,742 ft — the air behaves like 3,619 ft.

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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.