Rushville, Nebraska · field elev 3,751 ft
Density Altitude at Modisett (9V5)
From a field elevation of 3,751 ft, a typical July afternoon at Modisett (86 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,275 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.8 | 2,293 ft | 35.6 | 3,102 ft |
| February | 26.0 | 2,446 ft | 39.0 | 3,330 ft |
| March | 36.0 | 3,129 ft | 48.8 | 3,978 ft |
| April | 43.8 | 3,650 ft | 57.2 | 4,522 ft |
| May | 54.8 | 4,367 ft | 67.9 | 5,198 ft ▲ |
| June | 65.4 | 5,042 ft | 78.4 | 5,846 ft ▲ |
| July | 72.0 | 5,453 ft | 85.5 | 6,275 ft ▲ |
| August | 70.3 | 5,348 ft | 84.5 | 6,215 ft ▲ |
| September | 60.5 | 4,732 ft | 75.7 | 5,681 ft ▲ |
| October | 46.5 | 3,828 ft | 61.2 | 4,777 ft |
| November | 34.1 | 3,000 ft | 47.7 | 3,906 ft |
| December | 24.4 | 2,335 ft | 36.9 | 3,189 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 9V5
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,751 ft — the air behaves like 6,305 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,753 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 9V5 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Modisett reaches roughly 6,275 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 9V5 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,293 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,453 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,751 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Modisett?
3,751 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9V5 (FAA), in Rushville, Nebraska.