Albert Lea, Minnesota · field elev 1,261 ft
Density Altitude at Albert Lea Municipal (KAEL)
Albert Lea Municipal sits at 1,261 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,008 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 | 14.2 | −1,511 ft | 22.5 | −913 ft |
| February | 18.5 | −1,200 ft | 27.1 | −587 ft |
| March | 31.2 | −300 ft | 39.6 | 280 ft |
| April | 45.3 | 667 ft | 55.1 | 1,319 ft |
| May | 58.1 | 1,515 ft | 68.0 | 2,154 ft |
| June | 68.7 | 2,199 ft | 78.3 | 2,803 ft |
| July | 72.0 | 2,408 ft | 81.6 | 3,008 ft |
| August | 69.6 | 2,256 ft | 79.2 | 2,859 ft |
| September | 62.0 | 1,769 ft | 73.0 | 2,471 ft |
| October | 48.3 | 868 ft | 58.9 | 1,567 ft |
| November | 33.7 | −126 ft | 42.1 | 450 ft |
| December | 20.9 | −1,027 ft | 28.3 | −503 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 KAEL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,261 ft — the air behaves like 3,033 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,262 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 KAEL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Albert Lea Municipal reaches roughly 3,008 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 KAEL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,511 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,408 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,261 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Albert Lea Municipal?
1,261 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAEL (ICAO) / AEL (FAA), in Albert Lea, Minnesota.