Cambridge, Minnesota · field elev 945 ft
Density Altitude at Cambridge Municipal (KCBG)
Cambridge Municipal sits at 945 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,635 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 | 12.7 | −2,019 ft | 21.9 | −1,352 ft |
| February | 17.2 | −1,691 ft | 27.1 | −982 ft |
| March | 30.1 | −771 ft | 40.4 | −58 ft |
| April | 44.8 | 241 ft | 56.0 | 988 ft |
| May | 57.3 | 1,073 ft | 68.8 | 1,817 ft |
| June | 67.0 | 1,702 ft | 77.4 | 2,361 ft |
| July | 71.3 | 1,976 ft | 81.8 | 2,635 ft |
| August | 68.9 | 1,824 ft | 79.8 | 2,511 ft |
| September | 60.5 | 1,282 ft | 71.5 | 1,989 ft |
| October | 47.4 | 416 ft | 57.7 | 1,099 ft |
| November | 32.9 | −576 ft | 41.1 | −11 ft |
| December | 19.1 | −1,554 ft | 26.9 | −997 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 KCBG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 945 ft — the air behaves like 2,647 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 946 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 KCBG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cambridge Municipal reaches roughly 2,635 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 KCBG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,019 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,976 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 945 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cambridge Municipal?
945 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCBG (ICAO) / CBG (FAA), in Cambridge, Minnesota.