Kimball, Nebraska · field elev 4,926 ft
Density Altitude at Kimball Municipal/Robert E Arraj Field (KIBM)
From a field elevation of 4,926 ft, a typical July afternoon at Kimball Municipal/Robert E Arraj Field (86 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,741 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7 | 3,957 ft | 40.3 | 4,870 ft |
| February | 28.2 | 4,059 ft | 42.2 | 4,996 ft |
| March | 36.7 | 4,632 ft | 51.5 | 5,600 ft ▲ |
| April | 43.5 | 5,081 ft | 58.0 | 6,014 ft ▲ |
| May | 53.4 | 5,722 ft | 67.3 | 6,596 ft ▲ |
| June | 64.4 | 6,416 ft | 79.5 | 7,341 ft ▲ |
| July | 70.8 | 6,812 ft | 86.2 | 7,741 ft ▲ |
| August | 68.5 | 6,670 ft | 84.2 | 7,622 ft ▲ |
| September | 59.8 | 6,128 ft | 76.5 | 7,159 ft ▲ |
| October | 46.3 | 5,264 ft | 62.2 | 6,279 ft ▲ |
| November | 34.9 | 4,511 ft | 49.5 | 5,471 ft ▲ |
| December | 26.7 | 3,957 ft | 40.6 | 4,890 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 KIBM
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,926 ft — the air behaves like 7,729 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,928 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 KIBM in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kimball Municipal/Robert E Arraj Field reaches roughly 7,741 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 KIBM on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,957 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,812 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,926 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kimball Municipal/Robert E Arraj Field?
4,926 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KIBM (ICAO) / IBM (FAA), in Kimball, Nebraska.