Kearney, Nebraska · field elev 2,132 ft
Density Altitude at Kearney Regional (KEAR)
Kearney Regional sits at 2,132 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,375 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 | 24.8 | 340 ft | 35.9 | 1,110 ft |
| February | 28.1 | 572 ft | 39.7 | 1,369 ft |
| March | 38.3 | 1,274 ft | 51.4 | 2,151 ft |
| April | 48.6 | 1,966 ft | 61.6 | 2,814 ft |
| May | 59.5 | 2,679 ft | 71.5 | 3,443 ft |
| June | 70.4 | 3,374 ft | 82.3 | 4,113 ft |
| July | 74.8 | 3,650 ft | 86.6 | 4,375 ft |
| August | 72.6 | 3,512 ft | 84.4 | 4,241 ft |
| September | 64.5 | 3,000 ft | 77.9 | 3,842 ft |
| October | 51.3 | 2,144 ft | 64.9 | 3,026 ft |
| November | 37.9 | 1,247 ft | 50.5 | 2,091 ft |
| December | 27.4 | 523 ft | 38.2 | 1,267 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 KEAR
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,132 ft — the air behaves like 4,399 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,133 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 KEAR in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kearney Regional reaches roughly 4,375 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 KEAR on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 340 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,650 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,132 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kearney Regional?
2,132 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEAR (ICAO) / EAR (FAA), in Kearney, Nebraska.