Buffalo, Minnesota · field elev 968 ft
Density Altitude at Buffalo Municipal (KCFE)
Buffalo Municipal sits at 968 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,607 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 | 12.0 | −2,041 ft | 21.3 | −1,366 ft |
| February | 17.0 | −1,676 ft | 26.5 | −996 ft |
| March | 30.0 | −750 ft | 39.2 | −112 ft |
| April | 44.4 | 242 ft | 54.3 | 904 ft |
| May | 56.9 | 1,075 ft | 67.3 | 1,750 ft |
| June | 66.8 | 1,718 ft | 76.8 | 2,351 ft |
| July | 71.0 | 1,986 ft | 80.9 | 2,607 ft |
| August | 68.7 | 1,839 ft | 78.6 | 2,464 ft |
| September | 60.8 | 1,330 ft | 71.1 | 1,992 ft |
| October | 47.0 | 418 ft | 56.6 | 1,056 ft |
| November | 32.3 | −589 ft | 40.3 | −37 ft |
| December | 18.8 | −1,546 ft | 26.7 | −982 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 KCFE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 968 ft — the air behaves like 2,613 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 969 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 KCFE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Buffalo Municipal reaches roughly 2,607 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 KCFE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,041 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,986 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 968 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Buffalo Municipal?
968 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCFE (ICAO) / CFE (FAA), in Buffalo, Minnesota.