Elkader, Iowa · field elev 932 ft
Density Altitude at Elkader (I27)
Elkader sits at 932 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,644 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 | 16.3 | −1,773 ft | 26.3 | −1,055 ft |
| February | 20.6 | −1,462 ft | 31.0 | −725 ft |
| March | 33.4 | −557 ft | 44.4 | 198 ft |
| April | 46.3 | 326 ft | 58.6 | 1,142 ft |
| May | 57.7 | 1,083 ft | 69.7 | 1,859 ft |
| June | 67.7 | 1,731 ft | 79.3 | 2,463 ft |
| July | 71.1 | 1,948 ft | 82.2 | 2,644 ft |
| August | 69.0 | 1,814 ft | 80.5 | 2,538 ft |
| September | 61.3 | 1,318 ft | 74.1 | 2,138 ft |
| October | 49.1 | 514 ft | 61.5 | 1,331 ft |
| November | 34.9 | −453 ft | 45.3 | 258 ft |
| December | 23.3 | −1,269 ft | 32.2 | −641 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 I27
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 932 ft — the air behaves like 2,631 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 933 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 I27 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Elkader reaches roughly 2,644 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 I27 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,773 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,948 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 932 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Elkader?
932 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is I27 (FAA), in Elkader, Iowa.