Alliance, Nebraska · field elev 3,931 ft
Density Altitude at Alliance Municipal (KAIA)
From a field elevation of 3,931 ft, a typical July afternoon at Alliance Municipal (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,672 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1 | 2,539 ft | 38.2 | 3,500 ft |
| February | 26.3 | 2,691 ft | 40.5 | 3,653 ft |
| March | 36.4 | 3,379 ft | 51.2 | 4,356 ft |
| April | 43.6 | 3,859 ft | 58.8 | 4,845 ft |
| May | 53.6 | 4,512 ft | 68.5 | 5,456 ft ▲ |
| June | 65.0 | 5,237 ft | 80.7 | 6,204 ft ▲ |
| July | 72.2 | 5,685 ft | 88.5 | 6,672 ft ▲ |
| August | 70.1 | 5,555 ft | 86.6 | 6,559 ft ▲ |
| September | 60.1 | 4,927 ft | 77.4 | 6,004 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.5 | 3,984 ft | 62.0 | 5,048 ft ▲ |
| November | 33.4 | 3,176 ft | 49.2 | 4,226 ft |
| December | 23.7 | 2,511 ft | 38.4 | 3,513 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 KAIA
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,931 ft — the air behaves like 6,702 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,933 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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Chadron · elev 3,298 ft
- KGRN — Gordon Municipal
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KAIA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Alliance Municipal reaches roughly 6,672 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 KAIA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,511 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,685 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,931 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Alliance Municipal?
3,931 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAIA (ICAO) / AIA (FAA), in Alliance, Nebraska.