Minneapolis, Minnesota · field elev 960 ft
Density Altitude at Airlake (KLVN)
Airlake sits at 960 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,665 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 | 15.4 | −1,803 ft | 22.9 | −1,262 ft |
| February | 19.9 | −1,477 ft | 28.1 | −893 ft |
| March | 32.5 | −585 ft | 41.1 | 8 ft |
| April | 46.3 | 361 ft | 56.2 | 1,019 ft |
| May | 58.4 | 1,164 ft | 68.6 | 1,823 ft |
| June | 68.3 | 1,804 ft | 78.1 | 2,423 ft |
| July | 72.3 | 2,058 ft | 82.0 | 2,665 ft |
| August | 69.6 | 1,887 ft | 79.0 | 2,479 ft |
| September | 62.2 | 1,411 ft | 72.0 | 2,039 ft |
| October | 48.6 | 515 ft | 57.9 | 1,131 ft |
| November | 34.0 | −480 ft | 41.6 | 42 ft |
| December | 21.1 | −1,391 ft | 27.7 | −921 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 KLVN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 960 ft — the air behaves like 2,665 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 961 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 KLVN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Airlake reaches roughly 2,665 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 KLVN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,803 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,058 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 960 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Airlake?
960 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLVN (ICAO) / LVN (FAA), in Minneapolis, Minnesota.