Broken Bow, Nebraska · field elev 2,546 ft
Density Altitude at Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (KBBW)
Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field sits at 2,546 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,926 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 | 26.5 | 977 ft | 38.2 | 1,782 ft |
| February | 28.8 | 1,137 ft | 41.0 | 1,971 ft |
| March | 39.5 | 1,870 ft | 52.5 | 2,734 ft |
| April | 48.7 | 2,484 ft | 61.8 | 3,336 ft |
| May | 59.3 | 3,175 ft | 71.4 | 3,943 ft |
| June | 70.3 | 3,875 ft | 82.3 | 4,617 ft |
| July | 75.3 | 4,186 ft | 87.4 | 4,926 ft |
| August | 72.9 | 4,037 ft | 85.5 | 4,812 ft |
| September | 64.3 | 3,495 ft | 78.3 | 4,372 ft |
| October | 50.7 | 2,616 ft | 64.7 | 3,521 ft |
| November | 37.6 | 1,741 ft | 50.8 | 2,622 ft |
| December | 28.4 | 1,109 ft | 40.0 | 1,903 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 KBBW
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,546 ft — the air behaves like 4,902 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,548 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 KBBW in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field reaches roughly 4,926 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 KBBW on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 977 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,186 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,546 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field?
2,546 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBBW (ICAO) / BBW (FAA), in Broken Bow, Nebraska.