Wells, Minnesota · field elev 1,119 ft
Density Altitude at Wells Municipal (68Y)
Wells Municipal sits at 1,119 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,872 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 | 14.3 | −1,683 ft | 23.9 | −991 ft |
| February | 19.1 | −1,335 ft | 28.6 | −659 ft |
| March | 32.1 | −414 ft | 41.0 | 199 ft |
| April | 45.6 | 511 ft | 56.2 | 1,216 ft |
| May | 58.4 | 1,360 ft | 68.9 | 2,037 ft |
| June | 68.8 | 2,031 ft | 78.9 | 2,667 ft |
| July | 72.0 | 2,234 ft | 82.2 | 2,872 ft |
| August | 69.6 | 2,082 ft | 79.5 | 2,704 ft |
| September | 62.4 | 1,620 ft | 73.5 | 2,329 ft |
| October | 48.6 | 712 ft | 59.7 | 1,445 ft |
| November | 33.8 | −296 ft | 43.1 | 342 ft |
| December | 20.8 | −1,213 ft | 29.4 | −603 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 68Y
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,119 ft — the air behaves like 2,859 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,120 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 68Y in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wells Municipal reaches roughly 2,872 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 68Y on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,683 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,234 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,119 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wells Municipal?
1,119 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 68Y (FAA), in Wells, Minnesota.