Atkinson, Nebraska · field elev 2,131 ft

Density Altitude at Stuart-Atkinson Municipal (8V2)

Stuart-Atkinson Municipal sits at 2,131 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,337 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,337 ft station: ATKINSON 3SW · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ATKINSON 3SW (3 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 21.1 78 ft 32.0 841 ft
February 24.2 297 ft 35.3 1,068 ft
March 34.9 1,041 ft 46.9 1,852 ft
April 45.8 1,778 ft 57.7 2,561 ft
May 57.5 2,548 ft 68.9 3,278 ft
June 68.0 3,221 ft 79.5 3,940 ft
July 73.8 3,586 ft 86.0 4,337 ft
August 71.4 3,436 ft 83.5 4,185 ft
September 63.0 2,903 ft 75.8 3,711 ft
October 48.6 1,965 ft 61.3 2,794 ft
November 35.3 1,068 ft 46.9 1,852 ft
December 24.1 290 ft 34.2 993 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 8V2

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,337 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,337 ft

Field elevation 2,131 ft — the air behaves like 4,337 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 8V2 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Stuart-Atkinson Municipal reaches roughly 4,337 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 8V2 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 78 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,586 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,131 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Stuart-Atkinson Municipal?

2,131 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8V2 (FAA), in Atkinson, Nebraska.