Broken Bow, Oklahoma · field elev 404 ft

Density Altitude at Broken Bow Municipal (90F)

Broken Bow Municipal sits at 404 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (93 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,668 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,668 ft station: BROKEN BOW 1 N · 3 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BROKEN BOW 1 N (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 40.8 −704 ft 53.4 147 ft
February 45.0 −417 ft 57.7 432 ft
March 53.4 147 ft 66.4 998 ft
April 61.1 654 ft 74.2 1,497 ft
May 69.2 1,178 ft 80.8 1,912 ft
June 76.8 1,661 ft 88.9 2,412 ft
July 80.9 1,918 ft 93.0 2,662 ft
August 80.7 1,905 ft 93.1 2,668 ft
September 74.4 1,510 ft 86.7 2,277 ft
October 62.9 772 ft 76.8 1,661 ft
November 52.0 54 ft 64.7 889 ft
December 43.8 −499 ft 55.8 306 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 90F

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,662 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,662 ft

Field elevation 404 ft — the air behaves like 2,662 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 90F in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Broken Bow Municipal reaches roughly 2,668 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 90F on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −704 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,918 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 404 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Broken Bow Municipal?

404 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 90F (FAA), in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.