Mc Gregor, Minnesota · field elev 1,228 ft

Density Altitude at Isedor Iverson (KHZX)

Isedor Iverson sits at 1,228 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (78 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,769 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈2,769 ft station: SANDY LAKE DAM LIBBY · 12 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SANDY LAKE DAM LIBBY (12 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 8.5 −1,971 ft 18.7 −1,227 ft
February 12.5 −1,677 ft 24.8 −791 ft
March 25.6 −734 ft 36.8 47 ft
April 40.3 287 ft 50.8 994 ft
May 53.8 1,192 ft 64.6 1,896 ft
June 63.6 1,831 ft 73.7 2,475 ft
July 68.2 2,126 ft 78.4 2,769 ft
August 66.5 2,018 ft 76.7 2,663 ft
September 58.2 1,481 ft 68.7 2,158 ft
October 44.2 551 ft 53.8 1,192 ft
November 29.5 −460 ft 37.1 68 ft
December 15.4 −1,465 ft 23.5 −883 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 KHZX

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,744 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,744 ft

Field elevation 1,228 ft — the air behaves like 2,744 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KHZX in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 78 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Isedor Iverson reaches roughly 2,769 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 KHZX on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,971 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,126 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,228 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Isedor Iverson?

1,228 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KHZX (ICAO) / HZX (FAA), in Mc Gregor, Minnesota.