North Platte, Nebraska · field elev 2,777 ft
Density Altitude at North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (KLBF)
From a field elevation of 2,777 ft, a typical July afternoon at North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (90 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,345 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 | 26.3 | 1,251 ft | 40.7 | 2,237 ft |
| February | 29.4 | 1,467 ft | 43.9 | 2,451 ft |
| March | 39.6 | 2,163 ft | 55.2 | 3,195 ft |
| April | 48.2 | 2,737 ft | 63.2 | 3,709 ft |
| May | 58.5 | 3,408 ft | 72.8 | 4,313 ft |
| June | 69.7 | 4,120 ft | 84.0 | 5,002 ft ▲ |
| July | 75.6 | 4,487 ft | 89.7 | 5,345 ft ▲ |
| August | 73.0 | 4,326 ft | 87.2 | 5,195 ft ▲ |
| September | 64.2 | 3,772 ft | 80.0 | 4,758 ft |
| October | 50.2 | 2,868 ft | 66.0 | 3,887 ft |
| November | 37.0 | 1,987 ft | 52.6 | 3,025 ft |
| December | 27.5 | 1,335 ft | 42.0 | 2,324 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 KLBF
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,777 ft — the air behaves like 5,363 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,779 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 KLBF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field reaches roughly 5,345 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 KLBF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,251 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,487 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,777 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field?
2,777 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLBF (ICAO) / LBF (FAA), in North Platte, Nebraska.