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.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,522 ft station: DAVENPORT WFO · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at DAVENPORT WFO (0 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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.

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Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,534 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,534 ft

Field elevation 751 ft — the air behaves like 2,534 ft.

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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.