Clarinda, Iowa · field elev 996 ft
Density Altitude at Schenck Field (KICL)
Schenck Field sits at 996 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,943 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 | 22.3 | −1,260 ft | 32.7 | −526 ft |
| February | 27.1 | −919 ft | 37.7 | −180 ft |
| March | 39.1 | −84 ft | 50.8 | 707 ft |
| April | 50.4 | 680 ft | 62.9 | 1,501 ft |
| May | 61.7 | 1,423 ft | 73.0 | 2,147 ft |
| June | 71.5 | 2,052 ft | 82.3 | 2,728 ft |
| July | 75.0 | 2,273 ft | 85.8 | 2,943 ft |
| August | 72.8 | 2,134 ft | 84.1 | 2,839 ft |
| September | 64.9 | 1,630 ft | 77.9 | 2,454 ft |
| October | 52.6 | 826 ft | 65.7 | 1,681 ft |
| November | 38.6 | −118 ft | 50.1 | 660 ft |
| December | 27.5 | −890 ft | 37.6 | −187 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 KICL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 996 ft — the air behaves like 2,956 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 997 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 KICL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Schenck Field reaches roughly 2,943 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 KICL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,260 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,273 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 996 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Schenck Field?
996 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KICL (ICAO) / ICL (FAA), in Clarinda, Iowa.