Canby, Minnesota · field elev 1,194 ft
Density Altitude at Myers Field (KCNB)
Myers Field sits at 1,194 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,013 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 | 14.4 | −1,581 ft | 23.4 | −933 ft |
| February | 18.6 | −1,277 ft | 27.8 | −622 ft |
| March | 30.3 | −446 ft | 39.6 | 197 ft |
| April | 44.0 | 496 ft | 54.6 | 1,203 ft |
| May | 57.2 | 1,374 ft | 68.1 | 2,078 ft |
| June | 67.7 | 2,053 ft | 78.3 | 2,721 ft |
| July | 72.3 | 2,345 ft | 83.0 | 3,013 ft |
| August | 69.8 | 2,186 ft | 80.7 | 2,870 ft |
| September | 61.6 | 1,660 ft | 73.2 | 2,402 ft |
| October | 47.7 | 745 ft | 58.7 | 1,472 ft |
| November | 32.9 | −265 ft | 42.0 | 360 ft |
| December | 20.3 | −1,154 ft | 28.5 | −572 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 KCNB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,194 ft — the air behaves like 3,013 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,195 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 KCNB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Myers Field reaches roughly 3,013 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 KCNB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,581 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,345 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,194 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Myers Field?
1,194 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCNB (ICAO) / CNB (FAA), in Canby, Minnesota.