Genoa, Nebraska · field elev 1,572 ft

Density Altitude at Genoa Municipal (97Y)

Genoa Municipal sits at 1,572 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,621 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,621 ft station: GENOA 2 W · 4 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at GENOA 2 W (4 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 23.8 −431 ft 34.2 296 ft
February 27.7 −156 ft 38.7 605 ft
March 39.3 646 ft 51.5 1,465 ft
April 50.1 1,373 ft 62.8 2,203 ft
May 60.9 2,080 ft 72.7 2,833 ft
June 70.8 2,713 ft 82.0 3,412 ft
July 74.5 2,946 ft 85.4 3,621 ft
August 72.2 2,802 ft 83.0 3,474 ft
September 65.0 2,344 ft 77.6 3,140 ft
October 51.8 1,485 ft 64.7 2,325 ft
November 37.9 551 ft 49.5 1,333 ft
December 26.9 −212 ft 36.9 482 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 97Y

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,596 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,596 ft

Field elevation 1,572 ft — the air behaves like 3,596 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 97Y in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Genoa Municipal reaches roughly 3,621 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 97Y on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −431 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,946 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,572 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Genoa Municipal?

1,572 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 97Y (FAA), in Genoa, Nebraska.