Chadron, Nebraska · field elev 3,298 ft
Density Altitude at Chadron Municipal (KCDR)
From a field elevation of 3,298 ft, a typical July afternoon at Chadron Municipal (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,054 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 | 25.5 | 1,846 ft | 38.3 | 2,722 ft |
| February | 27.9 | 2,012 ft | 40.8 | 2,889 ft |
| March | 37.9 | 2,695 ft | 52.0 | 3,629 ft |
| April | 45.8 | 3,222 ft | 59.8 | 4,132 ft |
| May | 55.9 | 3,881 ft | 69.8 | 4,763 ft |
| June | 67.0 | 4,588 ft | 81.8 | 5,502 ft ▲ |
| July | 75.3 | 5,104 ft | 91.0 | 6,054 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.8 | 4,950 ft | 88.9 | 5,929 ft ▲ |
| September | 62.8 | 4,323 ft | 79.2 | 5,343 ft ▲ |
| October | 48.1 | 3,373 ft | 63.4 | 4,361 ft |
| November | 35.4 | 2,526 ft | 49.6 | 3,472 ft |
| December | 25.7 | 1,860 ft | 38.6 | 2,742 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 KCDR
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,298 ft — the air behaves like 6,054 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,300 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 KCDR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Chadron Municipal reaches roughly 6,054 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 KCDR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,846 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,104 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,298 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Chadron Municipal?
3,298 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCDR (ICAO) / CDR (FAA), in Chadron, Nebraska.