Washington, Iowa · field elev 754 ft
Density Altitude at Washington Municipal (KAWG)
Washington Municipal sits at 754 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,599 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 | 20.8 | −1,671 ft | 30.2 | −1,003 ft |
| February | 25.1 | −1,363 ft | 35.0 | −668 ft |
| March | 37.4 | −502 ft | 48.3 | 240 ft |
| April | 49.7 | 333 ft | 62.0 | 1,144 ft |
| May | 60.9 | 1,073 ft | 72.2 | 1,799 ft |
| June | 70.6 | 1,698 ft | 81.4 | 2,377 ft |
| July | 74.1 | 1,919 ft | 85.0 | 2,599 ft |
| August | 72.0 | 1,787 ft | 83.3 | 2,494 ft |
| September | 64.3 | 1,293 ft | 77.3 | 2,121 ft |
| October | 52.0 | 487 ft | 64.2 | 1,287 ft |
| November | 38.2 | −447 ft | 48.7 | 266 ft |
| December | 26.7 | −1,250 ft | 35.6 | −626 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 KAWG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 754 ft — the air behaves like 2,599 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 755 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 KAWG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Washington Municipal reaches roughly 2,599 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 KAWG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,671 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,919 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 754 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Washington Municipal?
754 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAWG (ICAO) / AWG (FAA), in Washington, Iowa.