Hutchinson, Minnesota · field elev 1,062 ft
Density Altitude at Hutchinson Municipal/Butler Field (KHCD)
Hutchinson Municipal/Butler Field sits at 1,062 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,833 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 | 13.4 | −1,820 ft | 21.8 | −1,213 ft |
| February | 17.9 | −1,493 ft | 26.5 | −878 ft |
| March | 31.8 | −506 ft | 40.3 | 80 ft |
| April | 45.6 | 440 ft | 55.8 | 1,119 ft |
| May | 58.7 | 1,309 ft | 69.0 | 1,974 ft |
| June | 68.8 | 1,961 ft | 78.6 | 2,579 ft |
| July | 72.7 | 2,208 ft | 82.7 | 2,833 ft |
| August | 70.2 | 2,050 ft | 80.7 | 2,709 ft |
| September | 62.5 | 1,556 ft | 73.6 | 2,265 ft |
| October | 48.3 | 621 ft | 58.4 | 1,289 ft |
| November | 32.7 | −444 ft | 40.5 | 94 ft |
| December | 19.7 | −1,363 ft | 27.4 | −815 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 KHCD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,062 ft — the air behaves like 2,852 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,063 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 KHCD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hutchinson Municipal/Butler Field reaches roughly 2,833 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 KHCD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,820 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,208 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,062 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hutchinson Municipal/Butler Field?
1,062 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHCD (ICAO) / HCD (FAA), in Hutchinson, Minnesota.