Wallace, Nebraska · field elev 3,101 ft
Density Altitude at Wallace Municipal (64V)
From a field elevation of 3,101 ft, a typical July afternoon at Wallace Municipal (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,696 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 | 26.2 | 1,649 ft | 39.3 | 2,545 ft |
| February | 28.7 | 1,822 ft | 42.2 | 2,739 ft |
| March | 38.1 | 2,464 ft | 52.9 | 3,444 ft |
| April | 46.7 | 3,038 ft | 61.5 | 3,998 ft |
| May | 57.9 | 3,768 ft | 71.5 | 4,628 ft |
| June | 69.1 | 4,478 ft | 83.2 | 5,347 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.6 | 4,820 ft | 89.0 | 5,696 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.2 | 4,672 ft | 86.8 | 5,564 ft ▲ |
| September | 63.2 | 4,106 ft | 79.0 | 5,091 ft ▲ |
| October | 49.6 | 3,229 ft | 65.3 | 4,239 ft |
| November | 37.2 | 2,403 ft | 51.5 | 3,353 ft |
| December | 27.6 | 1,746 ft | 41.0 | 2,659 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 64V
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,101 ft — the air behaves like 5,696 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,103 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 64V in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wallace Municipal reaches roughly 5,696 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 64V on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,649 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,820 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,101 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wallace Municipal?
3,101 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 64V (FAA), in Wallace, Nebraska.