De Kalb, Illinois · field elev 913 ft
Density Altitude at De Kalb Taylor Municipal (KDKB)
De Kalb Taylor Municipal sits at 913 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,676 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 | 20.6 | −1,486 ft | 28.1 | −952 ft |
| February | 24.5 | −1,207 ft | 32.5 | −643 ft |
| March | 35.9 | −407 ft | 45.0 | 215 ft |
| April | 48.0 | 417 ft | 58.6 | 1,119 ft |
| May | 59.7 | 1,191 ft | 70.2 | 1,867 ft |
| June | 69.7 | 1,835 ft | 79.9 | 2,478 ft |
| July | 73.2 | 2,057 ft | 83.1 | 2,676 ft |
| August | 71.3 | 1,937 ft | 81.2 | 2,558 ft |
| September | 64.0 | 1,470 ft | 74.9 | 2,165 ft |
| October | 51.5 | 650 ft | 62.0 | 1,340 ft |
| November | 37.9 | −270 ft | 46.3 | 302 ft |
| December | 26.3 | −1,079 ft | 33.6 | −567 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 KDKB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 913 ft — the air behaves like 2,670 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 914 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 KDKB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at De Kalb Taylor Municipal reaches roughly 2,676 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 KDKB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,486 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,057 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 913 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of De Kalb Taylor Municipal?
913 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDKB (ICAO) / DKB (FAA), in De Kalb, Illinois.