Clear Lake, Minnesota · field elev 990 ft
Density Altitude at Leaders Clear Lake (8Y6)
Leaders Clear Lake sits at 990 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,677 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 | 11.8 | −2,028 ft | 20.7 | −1,382 ft |
| February | 16.1 | −1,714 ft | 25.7 | −1,025 ft |
| March | 29.2 | −778 ft | 38.5 | −132 ft |
| April | 43.3 | 195 ft | 54.3 | 931 ft |
| May | 56.2 | 1,056 ft | 67.8 | 1,809 ft |
| June | 66.0 | 1,693 ft | 77.2 | 2,403 ft |
| July | 70.3 | 1,968 ft | 81.6 | 2,677 ft |
| August | 67.7 | 1,802 ft | 79.2 | 2,528 ft |
| September | 59.5 | 1,273 ft | 71.0 | 2,012 ft |
| October | 45.7 | 357 ft | 55.9 | 1,037 ft |
| November | 30.9 | −659 ft | 39.3 | −78 ft |
| December | 17.8 | −1,591 ft | 25.8 | −1,018 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 8Y6
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 990 ft — the air behaves like 2,702 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 991 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 8Y6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Leaders Clear Lake reaches roughly 2,677 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 8Y6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,028 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,968 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 990 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Leaders Clear Lake?
990 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8Y6 (FAA), in Clear Lake, Minnesota.