Burwell, Nebraska · field elev 2,183 ft
Density Altitude at Cram Field (KBUB)
Cram Field sits at 2,183 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,413 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 | 23.2 | 292 ft | 34.2 | 1,057 ft |
| February | 26.8 | 545 ft | 38.1 | 1,324 ft |
| March | 37.3 | 1,269 ft | 50.0 | 2,121 ft |
| April | 47.4 | 1,949 ft | 60.0 | 2,774 ft |
| May | 58.4 | 2,671 ft | 70.0 | 3,411 ft |
| June | 69.2 | 3,361 ft | 80.4 | 4,058 ft |
| July | 74.6 | 3,699 ft | 86.2 | 4,413 ft |
| August | 72.0 | 3,537 ft | 83.8 | 4,267 ft |
| September | 63.6 | 3,005 ft | 76.5 | 3,818 ft |
| October | 49.6 | 2,095 ft | 62.5 | 2,935 ft |
| November | 36.0 | 1,181 ft | 48.1 | 1,996 ft |
| December | 25.6 | 460 ft | 36.0 | 1,181 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 KBUB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,183 ft — the air behaves like 4,401 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,184 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 KBUB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cram Field reaches roughly 4,413 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 KBUB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 292 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,699 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,183 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cram Field?
2,183 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBUB (ICAO) / BUB (FAA), in Burwell, Nebraska.