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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,131 ft — the air behaves like 4,337 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,132 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 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.