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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,572 ft — the air behaves like 3,596 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,573 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 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.