Davenport, Iowa · field elev 751 ft
Density Altitude at Davenport Municipal (KDVN)
Davenport Municipal sits at 751 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (84 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,522 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 | 21.5 | −1,624 ft | 29.8 | −1,035 ft |
| February | 25.9 | −1,310 ft | 34.6 | −700 ft |
| March | 37.9 | −471 ft | 47.6 | 189 ft |
| April | 50.1 | 357 ft | 61.0 | 1,076 ft |
| May | 61.6 | 1,115 ft | 72.2 | 1,796 ft |
| June | 71.1 | 1,726 ft | 81.1 | 2,354 ft |
| July | 74.0 | 1,909 ft | 83.8 | 2,522 ft |
| August | 72.0 | 1,783 ft | 82.0 | 2,410 ft |
| September | 65.0 | 1,335 ft | 76.2 | 2,048 ft |
| October | 52.7 | 530 ft | 63.5 | 1,238 ft |
| November | 39.1 | −389 ft | 48.2 | 229 ft |
| December | 26.9 | −1,239 ft | 34.7 | −693 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 KDVN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 751 ft — the air behaves like 2,534 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 752 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 KDVN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Davenport Municipal reaches roughly 2,522 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 KDVN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,624 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,909 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 751 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Davenport Municipal?
751 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KDVN (ICAO) / DVN (FAA), in Davenport, Iowa.