Faribault, Minnesota · field elev 1,060 ft
Density Altitude at Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (KFBL)
Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field sits at 1,060 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,787 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 | 14.0 | −1,779 ft | 23.2 | −1,115 ft |
| February | 18.0 | −1,488 ft | 28.0 | −775 ft |
| March | 30.4 | −607 ft | 40.4 | 85 ft |
| April | 44.2 | 343 ft | 55.5 | 1,097 ft |
| May | 56.7 | 1,176 ft | 68.2 | 1,920 ft |
| June | 67.8 | 1,895 ft | 78.4 | 2,564 ft |
| July | 71.3 | 2,117 ft | 82.0 | 2,787 ft |
| August | 68.9 | 1,965 ft | 79.9 | 2,657 ft |
| September | 61.2 | 1,469 ft | 72.7 | 2,206 ft |
| October | 47.3 | 552 ft | 58.9 | 1,320 ft |
| November | 33.1 | −418 ft | 42.4 | 221 ft |
| December | 20.7 | −1,294 ft | 28.9 | −712 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 KFBL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,060 ft — the air behaves like 2,787 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,061 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 KFBL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field reaches roughly 2,787 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 KFBL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,779 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,117 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,060 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field?
1,060 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KFBL (ICAO) / FBL (FAA), in Faribault, Minnesota.