Benson, Minnesota · field elev 1,039 ft
Density Altitude at Benson Municipal (KBBB)
Benson Municipal sits at 1,039 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,842 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 | 11.0 | −2,025 ft | 21.2 | −1,284 ft |
| February | 15.4 | −1,703 ft | 26.0 | −943 ft |
| March | 28.7 | −752 ft | 39.1 | −30 ft |
| April | 44.1 | 310 ft | 55.7 | 1,084 ft |
| May | 57.6 | 1,209 ft | 69.4 | 1,971 ft |
| June | 68.1 | 1,888 ft | 79.3 | 2,594 ft |
| July | 72.2 | 2,149 ft | 83.3 | 2,842 ft |
| August | 69.7 | 1,990 ft | 80.9 | 2,694 ft |
| September | 61.6 | 1,469 ft | 73.8 | 2,250 ft |
| October | 46.8 | 492 ft | 58.5 | 1,268 ft |
| November | 31.2 | −577 ft | 40.8 | 86 ft |
| December | 17.4 | −1,558 ft | 26.5 | −907 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 KBBB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,039 ft — the air behaves like 2,824 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,040 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 KBBB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Benson Municipal reaches roughly 2,842 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 KBBB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,025 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,149 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,039 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Benson Municipal?
1,039 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBBB (ICAO) / BBB (FAA), in Benson, Minnesota.