Aitkin, Minnesota · field elev 1,206 ft
Density Altitude at Aitkin Municipal/Steve Kurtz Field (KAIT)
Aitkin Municipal/Steve Kurtz Field sits at 1,206 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,786 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 | 9.5 | −1,925 ft | 18.8 | −1,247 ft |
| February | 14.1 | −1,588 ft | 24.6 | −833 ft |
| March | 26.1 | −726 ft | 36.8 | 20 ft |
| April | 40.4 | 266 ft | 51.5 | 1,013 ft |
| May | 52.7 | 1,092 ft | 65.3 | 1,914 ft |
| June | 62.9 | 1,759 ft | 74.7 | 2,511 ft |
| July | 67.6 | 2,061 ft | 79.1 | 2,786 ft |
| August | 65.3 | 1,914 ft | 76.9 | 2,649 ft |
| September | 57.1 | 1,382 ft | 68.6 | 2,125 ft |
| October | 44.3 | 531 ft | 54.7 | 1,224 ft |
| November | 29.8 | −466 ft | 37.7 | 82 ft |
| December | 17.1 | −1,370 ft | 24.5 | −840 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 KAIT
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,206 ft — the air behaves like 2,780 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,207 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 KAIT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Aitkin Municipal/Steve Kurtz Field reaches roughly 2,786 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 KAIT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,925 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,061 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,206 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Aitkin Municipal/Steve Kurtz Field?
1,206 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAIT (ICAO) / AIT (FAA), in Aitkin, Minnesota.