Bloomfield, Nebraska · field elev 1,673 ft
Density Altitude at Bloomfield Municipal (84Y)
Bloomfield Municipal sits at 1,673 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,792 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 | 20.8 | −518 ft | 31.2 | 215 ft |
| February | 24.8 | −234 ft | 35.9 | 539 ft |
| March | 35.9 | 539 ft | 48.0 | 1,358 ft |
| April | 47.4 | 1,318 ft | 59.7 | 2,127 ft |
| May | 59.7 | 2,127 ft | 71.4 | 2,875 ft |
| June | 70.0 | 2,786 ft | 81.5 | 3,504 ft |
| July | 74.6 | 3,076 ft | 86.2 | 3,792 ft |
| August | 72.2 | 2,925 ft | 84.1 | 3,664 ft |
| September | 63.7 | 2,385 ft | 76.7 | 3,207 ft |
| October | 50.4 | 1,517 ft | 63.5 | 2,372 ft |
| November | 36.1 | 553 ft | 47.5 | 1,325 ft |
| December | 24.0 | −290 ft | 33.6 | 381 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 84Y
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,673 ft — the air behaves like 3,780 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,674 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 84Y in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bloomfield Municipal reaches roughly 3,792 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 84Y on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −518 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,076 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,673 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bloomfield Municipal?
1,673 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 84Y (FAA), in Bloomfield, Nebraska.