Ainsworth, Nebraska · field elev 2,589 ft
Density Altitude at Ainsworth Regional (KANW)
From a field elevation of 2,589 ft, a typical July afternoon at Ainsworth Regional (88 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,003 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 | 26.0 | 996 ft | 36.9 | 1,747 ft |
| February | 28.9 | 1,198 ft | 40.1 | 1,963 ft |
| March | 38.9 | 1,882 ft | 51.4 | 2,715 ft |
| April | 48.4 | 2,517 ft | 61.2 | 3,350 ft |
| May | 59.1 | 3,215 ft | 71.4 | 3,996 ft |
| June | 69.3 | 3,864 ft | 81.4 | 4,614 ft |
| July | 75.3 | 4,239 ft | 87.8 | 5,003 ft ▲ |
| August | 73.2 | 4,108 ft | 85.6 | 4,870 ft |
| September | 65.3 | 3,612 ft | 78.4 | 4,430 ft |
| October | 51.7 | 2,735 ft | 64.4 | 3,555 ft |
| November | 38.3 | 1,842 ft | 49.6 | 2,597 ft |
| December | 28.1 | 1,142 ft | 38.3 | 1,842 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 KANW
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,589 ft — the air behaves like 5,015 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,591 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 KANW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Ainsworth Regional reaches roughly 5,003 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 KANW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 996 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,239 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,589 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Ainsworth Regional?
2,589 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KANW (ICAO) / ANW (FAA), in Ainsworth, Nebraska.