Ringsted, Iowa · field elev 1,280 ft
Density Altitude at Peltz Field (8Y8)
Peltz Field sits at 1,280 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,228 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 | 16.8 | −1,299 ft | 26.2 | −627 ft |
| February | 21.4 | −968 ft | 31.2 | −276 ft |
| March | 33.8 | −95 ft | 43.8 | 589 ft |
| April | 47.4 | 831 ft | 59.0 | 1,597 ft |
| May | 59.8 | 1,649 ft | 71.1 | 2,374 ft |
| June | 70.4 | 2,330 ft | 81.5 | 3,025 ft |
| July | 74.1 | 2,564 ft | 84.8 | 3,228 ft |
| August | 71.3 | 2,387 ft | 82.2 | 3,068 ft |
| September | 63.5 | 1,889 ft | 75.7 | 2,664 ft |
| October | 50.5 | 1,038 ft | 62.5 | 1,824 ft |
| November | 35.5 | 22 ft | 45.5 | 704 ft |
| December | 22.8 | −868 ft | 31.7 | −241 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 8Y8
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,280 ft — the air behaves like 3,240 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,281 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 8Y8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Peltz Field reaches roughly 3,228 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 8Y8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,299 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,564 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,280 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Peltz Field?
1,280 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 8Y8 (FAA), in Ringsted, Iowa.