Chamberlain, South Dakota · field elev 1,696 ft
Density Altitude at Chamberlain Municipal (9V9)
Chamberlain Municipal sits at 1,696 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,912 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 | 20.8 | −489 ft | 30.6 | 202 ft |
| February | 24.8 | −205 ft | 35.3 | 527 ft |
| March | 35.8 | 561 ft | 46.9 | 1,313 ft |
| April | 47.1 | 1,326 ft | 59.1 | 2,116 ft |
| May | 58.3 | 2,064 ft | 69.9 | 2,808 ft |
| June | 69.1 | 2,758 ft | 80.6 | 3,477 ft |
| July | 75.3 | 3,148 ft | 87.7 | 3,912 ft |
| August | 73.5 | 3,035 ft | 85.7 | 3,790 ft |
| September | 64.3 | 2,452 ft | 77.4 | 3,279 ft |
| October | 49.6 | 1,493 ft | 61.7 | 2,285 ft |
| November | 35.5 | 540 ft | 46.3 | 1,273 ft |
| December | 24.3 | −240 ft | 33.6 | 410 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 9V9
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,696 ft — the air behaves like 3,930 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,697 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 9V9 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Chamberlain Municipal reaches roughly 3,912 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 9V9 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −489 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,148 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,696 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Chamberlain Municipal?
1,696 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9V9 (FAA), in Chamberlain, South Dakota.