Imperial, Nebraska · field elev 3,276 ft
Density Altitude at Imperial Municipal (KIML)
From a field elevation of 3,276 ft, a typical July afternoon at Imperial Municipal (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,022 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 | 28.9 | 2,054 ft | 41.8 | 2,929 ft |
| February | 31.5 | 2,233 ft | 44.5 | 3,109 ft |
| March | 40.9 | 2,869 ft | 55.5 | 3,828 ft |
| April | 48.8 | 3,392 ft | 63.0 | 4,308 ft |
| May | 59.4 | 4,079 ft | 73.0 | 4,935 ft |
| June | 70.9 | 4,805 ft | 85.1 | 5,674 ft ▲ |
| July | 76.5 | 5,151 ft | 90.9 | 6,022 ft ▲ |
| August | 74.2 | 5,009 ft | 88.4 | 5,872 ft ▲ |
| September | 65.3 | 4,454 ft | 80.4 | 5,390 ft ▲ |
| October | 51.3 | 3,556 ft | 66.0 | 4,498 ft |
| November | 38.6 | 2,715 ft | 52.6 | 3,640 ft |
| December | 29.7 | 2,109 ft | 42.5 | 2,976 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 KIML
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,276 ft — the air behaves like 6,028 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,278 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 KIML in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Imperial Municipal reaches roughly 6,022 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 KIML on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,054 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,151 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,276 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Imperial Municipal?
3,276 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KIML (ICAO) / IML (FAA), in Imperial, Nebraska.