Bowstring, Minnesota · field elev 1,372 ft
Density Altitude at Bowstring (9Y0)
Bowstring sits at 1,372 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (77 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,845 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 | 5.5 | −2,012 ft | 15.7 | −1,263 ft |
| February | 9.7 | −1,701 ft | 22.1 | −802 ft |
| March | 23.8 | −681 ft | 35.6 | 144 ft |
| April | 38.1 | 316 ft | 49.3 | 1,072 ft |
| May | 51.5 | 1,218 ft | 62.9 | 1,963 ft |
| June | 61.9 | 1,899 ft | 71.9 | 2,538 ft |
| July | 66.3 | 2,182 ft | 76.8 | 2,845 ft |
| August | 64.8 | 2,086 ft | 74.8 | 2,720 ft |
| September | 56.5 | 1,548 ft | 66.0 | 2,163 ft |
| October | 42.7 | 629 ft | 50.9 | 1,178 ft |
| November | 26.9 | −462 ft | 33.9 | 26 ft |
| December | 13.2 | −1,444 ft | 21.2 | −867 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 9Y0
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,372 ft — the air behaves like 2,858 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,373 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 9Y0 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 77 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bowstring reaches roughly 2,845 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 9Y0 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,012 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,182 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,372 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bowstring?
1,372 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 9Y0 (FAA), in Bowstring, Minnesota.