Blair, Nebraska · field elev 1,318 ft
Density Altitude at Blair Exec (KBTA)
Blair Exec sits at 1,318 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,195 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 | 21.3 | −927 ft | 29.8 | −326 ft |
| February | 25.5 | −629 ft | 34.6 | 8 ft |
| March | 37.5 | 207 ft | 47.9 | 912 ft |
| April | 49.8 | 1,038 ft | 60.8 | 1,761 ft |
| May | 60.3 | 1,729 ft | 70.2 | 2,364 ft |
| June | 70.6 | 2,389 ft | 79.9 | 2,972 ft |
| July | 74.4 | 2,629 ft | 83.5 | 3,195 ft |
| August | 72.6 | 2,516 ft | 81.8 | 3,090 ft |
| September | 64.8 | 2,019 ft | 75.4 | 2,692 ft |
| October | 51.7 | 1,165 ft | 61.9 | 1,832 ft |
| November | 37.4 | 200 ft | 46.8 | 838 ft |
| December | 26.0 | −593 ft | 34.0 | −34 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 KBTA
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,318 ft — the air behaves like 3,225 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,319 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 KBTA in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Blair Exec reaches roughly 3,195 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 KBTA on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −927 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,629 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,318 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Blair Exec?
1,318 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBTA (ICAO) / BTA (FAA), in Blair, Nebraska.