Hastings, Nebraska · field elev 1,961 ft
Density Altitude at Hastings Municipal (KHSI)
Hastings Municipal sits at 1,961 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,252 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 | 26.4 | 239 ft | 36.4 | 932 ft |
| February | 30.0 | 491 ft | 40.7 | 1,225 ft |
| March | 40.9 | 1,238 ft | 52.8 | 2,032 ft |
| April | 51.0 | 1,913 ft | 63.1 | 2,700 ft |
| May | 61.8 | 2,617 ft | 72.8 | 3,315 ft |
| June | 72.7 | 3,309 ft | 83.8 | 3,996 ft |
| July | 77.0 | 3,578 ft | 88.0 | 4,252 ft |
| August | 74.5 | 3,422 ft | 85.3 | 4,088 ft |
| September | 66.4 | 2,911 ft | 78.6 | 3,677 ft |
| October | 53.2 | 2,058 ft | 65.3 | 2,841 ft |
| November | 39.7 | 1,157 ft | 51.0 | 1,913 ft |
| December | 29.2 | 435 ft | 39.1 | 1,116 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 KHSI
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,961 ft — the air behaves like 4,252 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,962 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 KHSI in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hastings Municipal reaches roughly 4,252 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 KHSI on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 239 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,578 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,961 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hastings Municipal?
1,961 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHSI (ICAO) / HSI (FAA), in Hastings, Nebraska.