Lamoni, Iowa · field elev 1,131 ft
Density Altitude at Lamoni Municipal (KLWD)
Lamoni Municipal sits at 1,131 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,083 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 | 24.3 | −948 ft | 33.1 | −330 ft |
| February | 28.8 | −630 ft | 38.1 | 16 ft |
| March | 40.8 | 200 ft | 50.8 | 874 ft |
| April | 52.0 | 953 ft | 62.5 | 1,641 ft |
| May | 62.3 | 1,628 ft | 72.0 | 2,249 ft |
| June | 71.8 | 2,236 ft | 81.5 | 2,843 ft |
| July | 75.8 | 2,488 ft | 85.4 | 3,083 ft |
| August | 73.9 | 2,369 ft | 83.8 | 2,985 ft |
| September | 65.9 | 1,860 ft | 76.5 | 2,532 ft |
| October | 53.6 | 1,059 ft | 64.0 | 1,738 ft |
| November | 40.4 | 173 ft | 49.7 | 800 ft |
| December | 29.3 | −595 ft | 37.7 | −12 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 KLWD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,131 ft — the air behaves like 3,059 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,132 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 KLWD in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lamoni Municipal reaches roughly 3,083 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 KLWD on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −948 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,488 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,131 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Lamoni Municipal?
1,131 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLWD (ICAO) / LWD (FAA), in Lamoni, Iowa.