David City, Nebraska · field elev 1,618 ft
Density Altitude at David City Municipal (93Y)
David City Municipal sits at 1,618 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,707 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 | 21.4 | −544 ft | 31.1 | 139 ft |
| February | 25.7 | −239 ft | 36.1 | 485 ft |
| March | 37.4 | 574 ft | 49.0 | 1,356 ft |
| April | 48.7 | 1,337 ft | 61.1 | 2,150 ft |
| May | 60.4 | 2,105 ft | 71.9 | 2,839 ft |
| June | 70.7 | 2,763 ft | 81.8 | 3,456 ft |
| July | 75.0 | 3,034 ft | 85.9 | 3,707 ft |
| August | 72.7 | 2,889 ft | 83.8 | 3,579 ft |
| September | 64.9 | 2,394 ft | 77.2 | 3,171 ft |
| October | 51.6 | 1,529 ft | 63.7 | 2,317 ft |
| November | 37.1 | 553 ft | 48.0 | 1,290 ft |
| December | 25.4 | −260 ft | 34.8 | 395 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 93Y
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,618 ft — the air behaves like 3,713 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,619 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 93Y in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at David City Municipal reaches roughly 3,707 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 93Y on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −544 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,034 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,618 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of David City Municipal?
1,618 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 93Y (FAA), in David City, Nebraska.