Aurora, Nebraska · field elev 1,803 ft
Density Altitude at Aurora Municipal/Al Potter Field (KAUH)
Aurora Municipal/Al Potter Field sits at 1,803 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,969 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 | 25.2 | −43 ft | 35.7 | 687 ft |
| February | 29.0 | 224 ft | 39.6 | 954 ft |
| March | 40.1 | 988 ft | 52.1 | 1,791 ft |
| April | 50.5 | 1,685 ft | 62.9 | 2,493 ft |
| May | 61.7 | 2,416 ft | 72.9 | 3,128 ft |
| June | 72.3 | 3,091 ft | 83.4 | 3,780 ft |
| July | 75.7 | 3,304 ft | 86.5 | 3,969 ft |
| August | 73.6 | 3,172 ft | 84.5 | 3,847 ft |
| September | 65.5 | 2,660 ft | 78.1 | 3,453 ft |
| October | 53.1 | 1,856 ft | 66.0 | 2,692 ft |
| November | 39.6 | 954 ft | 51.3 | 1,738 ft |
| December | 28.6 | 196 ft | 38.6 | 886 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 KAUH
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,803 ft — the air behaves like 3,999 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,804 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 KAUH in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Aurora Municipal/Al Potter Field reaches roughly 3,969 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 KAUH on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −43 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,304 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,803 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Aurora Municipal/Al Potter Field?
1,803 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAUH (ICAO) / AUH (FAA), in Aurora, Nebraska.