Toledo, Iowa · field elev 960 ft
Density Altitude at Toledo Municipal (8C5)
Toledo Municipal sits at 960 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,727 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 | 18.1 | −1,607 ft | 26.8 | −985 ft |
| February | 22.4 | −1,298 ft | 31.5 | −655 ft |
| March | 34.9 | −418 ft | 45.1 | 280 ft |
| April | 47.5 | 441 ft | 59.2 | 1,216 ft |
| May | 59.2 | 1,216 ft | 70.3 | 1,931 ft |
| June | 69.2 | 1,861 ft | 79.7 | 2,523 ft |
| July | 72.5 | 2,071 ft | 83.0 | 2,727 ft |
| August | 70.2 | 1,925 ft | 81.1 | 2,610 ft |
| September | 62.9 | 1,456 ft | 75.1 | 2,235 ft |
| October | 50.4 | 635 ft | 62.0 | 1,398 ft |
| November | 36.3 | −321 ft | 46.0 | 340 ft |
| December | 24.2 | −1,169 ft | 32.6 | −578 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 8C5
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 960 ft — the air behaves like 2,727 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 961 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 8C5 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Toledo Municipal reaches roughly 2,727 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 8C5 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,607 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,071 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 960 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Toledo Municipal?
960 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8C5 (FAA), in Toledo, Iowa.