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.

worst typical month: July · ≈5,696 ft station: WALLACE 2W · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at WALLACE 2W (2 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,696 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,696 ft caution

Field elevation 3,101 ft — the air behaves like 5,696 ft.

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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.