Cambridge, Nebraska · field elev 2,414 ft
Density Altitude at Cambridge Municipal (KCSB)
Cambridge Municipal sits at 2,414 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,863 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 | 26.0 | 777 ft | 40.1 | 1,746 ft |
| February | 28.9 | 979 ft | 43.3 | 1,962 ft |
| March | 39.1 | 1,679 ft | 54.5 | 2,702 ft |
| April | 48.2 | 2,288 ft | 63.2 | 3,263 ft |
| May | 58.9 | 2,987 ft | 72.8 | 3,870 ft |
| June | 70.0 | 3,694 ft | 83.8 | 4,548 ft |
| July | 75.3 | 4,025 ft | 89.0 | 4,863 ft |
| August | 73.3 | 3,901 ft | 87.2 | 4,754 ft |
| September | 64.9 | 3,372 ft | 80.4 | 4,340 ft |
| October | 51.1 | 2,479 ft | 67.3 | 3,524 ft |
| November | 37.5 | 1,570 ft | 52.7 | 2,584 ft |
| December | 27.9 | 910 ft | 41.8 | 1,861 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 KCSB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,414 ft — the air behaves like 4,863 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,415 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 KCSB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cambridge Municipal reaches roughly 4,863 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 KCSB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 777 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,025 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,414 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cambridge Municipal?
2,414 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCSB (ICAO) / CSB (FAA), in Cambridge, Nebraska.