Lincoln, Nebraska · field elev 1,219 ft
Density Altitude at Lincoln (KLNK)
Lincoln sits at 1,219 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (89 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,435 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 | 25.0 | −788 ft | 35.6 | −47 ft |
| February | 29.5 | −471 ft | 40.6 | 296 ft |
| March | 41.2 | 337 ft | 53.6 | 1,168 ft |
| April | 52.0 | 1,062 ft | 64.8 | 1,898 ft |
| May | 63.1 | 1,788 ft | 75.0 | 2,546 ft |
| June | 73.7 | 2,464 ft | 85.2 | 3,178 ft |
| July | 78.1 | 2,739 ft | 89.4 | 3,435 ft |
| August | 75.6 | 2,583 ft | 87.2 | 3,301 ft |
| September | 67.2 | 2,051 ft | 80.1 | 2,864 ft |
| October | 53.8 | 1,181 ft | 66.6 | 2,013 ft |
| November | 39.8 | 241 ft | 51.7 | 1,042 ft |
| December | 28.8 | −520 ft | 39.4 | 214 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 KLNK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,219 ft — the air behaves like 3,410 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,220 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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- KMLE — Millard
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KLNK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lincoln reaches roughly 3,435 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 KLNK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −788 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,739 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,219 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lincoln?
1,219 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLNK (ICAO) / LNK (FAA), in Lincoln, Nebraska.