Algona, Iowa · field elev 1,216 ft
Density Altitude at Algona Municipal (KAXA)
Algona Municipal sits at 1,216 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,046 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 | 15.4 | −1,481 ft | 24.9 | −799 ft |
| February | 19.8 | −1,163 ft | 29.3 | −489 ft |
| March | 32.6 | −258 ft | 42.7 | 435 ft |
| April | 46.1 | 665 ft | 58.4 | 1,479 ft |
| May | 58.5 | 1,486 ft | 70.5 | 2,258 ft |
| June | 69.0 | 2,163 ft | 80.2 | 2,866 ft |
| July | 72.1 | 2,359 ft | 83.1 | 3,046 ft |
| August | 69.7 | 2,207 ft | 80.6 | 2,891 ft |
| September | 62.6 | 1,752 ft | 75.2 | 2,554 ft |
| October | 49.7 | 906 ft | 61.8 | 1,700 ft |
| November | 34.3 | −140 ft | 44.7 | 570 ft |
| December | 21.6 | −1,034 ft | 30.5 | −405 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 KAXA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,216 ft — the air behaves like 3,039 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,217 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 KAXA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Algona Municipal reaches roughly 3,046 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 KAXA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,481 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,359 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,216 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Algona Municipal?
1,216 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAXA (ICAO) / AXA (FAA), in Algona, Iowa.