Alexandria, Minnesota · field elev 1,425 ft
Density Altitude at Alexandria Regional/Chandler Field (KAXN)
Alexandria Regional/Chandler Field sits at 1,425 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,122 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 | 10.7 | −1,560 ft | 19.0 | −958 ft |
| February | 14.9 | −1,254 ft | 23.7 | −622 ft |
| March | 28.0 | −319 ft | 36.6 | 279 ft |
| April | 42.5 | 681 ft | 52.4 | 1,343 ft |
| May | 55.9 | 1,574 ft | 66.3 | 2,247 ft |
| June | 66.0 | 2,228 ft | 75.7 | 2,841 ft |
| July | 70.6 | 2,520 ft | 80.2 | 3,122 ft |
| August | 68.5 | 2,387 ft | 78.3 | 3,004 ft |
| September | 60.0 | 1,841 ft | 69.9 | 2,476 ft |
| October | 45.7 | 897 ft | 54.5 | 1,482 ft |
| November | 30.3 | −158 ft | 37.6 | 347 ft |
| December | 16.9 | −1,109 ft | 24.2 | −587 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 KAXN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,425 ft — the air behaves like 3,109 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,426 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 KAXN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Alexandria Regional/Chandler Field reaches roughly 3,122 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 KAXN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,560 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,520 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,425 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Alexandria Regional/Chandler Field?
1,425 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KAXN (ICAO) / AXN (FAA), in Alexandria, Minnesota.