Auburn, Nebraska · field elev 924 ft

Density Altitude at Farington Field (K01)

Farington Field sits at 924 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,948 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,948 ft station: AUBURN 5 ESE · 2 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at AUBURN 5 ESE (2 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 24.4 −1,200 ft 34.7 −477 ft
February 29.3 −854 ft 40.0 −112 ft
March 41.4 −16 ft 53.3 784 ft
April 52.6 737 ft 65.0 1,548 ft
May 64.3 1,503 ft 75.3 2,203 ft
June 73.8 2,109 ft 84.2 2,757 ft
July 77.2 2,323 ft 87.3 2,948 ft
August 74.8 2,172 ft 85.7 2,850 ft
September 67.4 1,702 ft 80.0 2,497 ft
October 54.5 863 ft 67.1 1,683 ft
November 40.4 −84 ft 51.7 677 ft
December 29.0 −875 ft 39.1 −173 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 K01

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,929 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,929 ft

Field elevation 924 ft — the air behaves like 2,929 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at K01 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Farington Field reaches roughly 2,948 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 K01 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,200 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,323 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 924 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Farington Field?

924 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is K01 (FAA), in Auburn, Nebraska.