Scottsbluff, Nebraska · field elev 3,967 ft
Density Altitude at Scottsbluff/Western Nebraska Regional/Wm B Heilig Field (KBFF)
From a field elevation of 3,967 ft, a typical July afternoon at Scottsbluff/Western Nebraska Regional/Wm B Heilig Field (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,846 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.3 | 2,873 ft | 41.7 | 3,777 ft |
| February | 30.8 | 3,044 ft | 44.6 | 3,969 ft |
| March | 39.9 | 3,658 ft | 54.9 | 4,639 ft |
| April | 47.5 | 4,160 ft | 62.3 | 5,111 ft ▲ |
| May | 57.7 | 4,819 ft | 71.9 | 5,710 ft ▲ |
| June | 68.7 | 5,512 ft | 83.9 | 6,441 ft ▲ |
| July | 75.3 | 5,919 ft | 90.7 | 6,846 ft ▲ |
| August | 73.0 | 5,778 ft | 88.8 | 6,734 ft ▲ |
| September | 63.5 | 5,187 ft | 79.9 | 6,200 ft ▲ |
| October | 49.3 | 4,277 ft | 64.9 | 5,275 ft ▲ |
| November | 37.2 | 3,477 ft | 51.7 | 4,433 ft |
| December | 28.0 | 2,853 ft | 41.6 | 3,771 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 KBFF
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,967 ft — the air behaves like 6,864 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,969 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 KBFF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Scottsbluff/Western Nebraska Regional/Wm B Heilig Field reaches roughly 6,846 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 KBFF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,853 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,919 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,967 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Scottsbluff/Western Nebraska Regional/Wm B Heilig Field?
3,967 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBFF (ICAO) / BFF (FAA), in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.