Brainerd, Minnesota · field elev 1,232 ft
Density Altitude at Brainerd Lakes Regional (KBRD)
Brainerd Lakes Regional sits at 1,232 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,966 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 | 10.6 | −1,811 ft | 21.4 | −1,028 ft |
| February | 15.5 | −1,453 ft | 26.8 | −644 ft |
| March | 28.6 | −518 ft | 39.8 | 258 ft |
| April | 42.5 | 441 ft | 54.5 | 1,243 ft |
| May | 55.3 | 1,296 ft | 67.9 | 2,112 ft |
| June | 65.2 | 1,939 ft | 77.1 | 2,693 ft |
| July | 69.6 | 2,220 ft | 81.5 | 2,966 ft |
| August | 67.3 | 2,074 ft | 79.2 | 2,824 ft |
| September | 58.7 | 1,519 ft | 70.5 | 2,278 ft |
| October | 45.4 | 637 ft | 55.6 | 1,316 ft |
| November | 30.6 | −378 ft | 39.5 | 237 ft |
| December | 16.8 | −1,359 ft | 26.0 | −701 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 KBRD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,232 ft — the air behaves like 2,997 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,233 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 KBRD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Brainerd Lakes Regional reaches roughly 2,966 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 KBRD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,811 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,220 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,232 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Brainerd Lakes Regional?
1,232 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBRD (ICAO) / BRD (FAA), in Brainerd, Minnesota.