Corning, Iowa · field elev 1,274 ft
Density Altitude at Corning Municipal (KCRZ)
Corning Municipal sits at 1,274 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,221 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 | 21.7 | −954 ft | 31.4 | −269 ft |
| February | 26.1 | −641 ft | 36.6 | 91 ft |
| March | 37.8 | 173 ft | 49.2 | 944 ft |
| April | 48.9 | 924 ft | 61.4 | 1,746 ft |
| May | 60.1 | 1,662 ft | 71.3 | 2,380 ft |
| June | 70.0 | 2,297 ft | 80.8 | 2,974 ft |
| July | 74.2 | 2,563 ft | 84.8 | 3,221 ft |
| August | 72.3 | 2,443 ft | 83.3 | 3,129 ft |
| September | 64.3 | 1,933 ft | 76.4 | 2,701 ft |
| October | 52.0 | 1,130 ft | 64.0 | 1,914 ft |
| November | 38.1 | 194 ft | 48.8 | 917 ft |
| December | 26.9 | −585 ft | 36.4 | 77 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 KCRZ
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,274 ft — the air behaves like 3,233 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,275 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 KCRZ in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Corning Municipal reaches roughly 3,221 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 KCRZ on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −954 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,563 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,274 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Corning Municipal?
1,274 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCRZ (ICAO) / CRZ (FAA), in Corning, Iowa.