Little Falls, Minnesota · field elev 1,123 ft
Density Altitude at Little Falls/Morrison County-Lindbergh Field (KLXL)
Little Falls/Morrison County-Lindbergh Field sits at 1,123 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,031 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 | 13.7 | −1,721 ft | 23.9 | −986 ft |
| February | 18.0 | −1,409 ft | 28.9 | −633 ft |
| March | 31.4 | −458 ft | 42.5 | 306 ft |
| April | 45.3 | 495 ft | 57.8 | 1,325 ft |
| May | 58.1 | 1,345 ft | 71.1 | 2,182 ft |
| June | 67.6 | 1,959 ft | 80.2 | 2,753 ft |
| July | 72.5 | 2,271 ft | 84.7 | 3,031 ft |
| August | 70.0 | 2,112 ft | 82.4 | 2,889 ft |
| September | 62.1 | 1,605 ft | 74.5 | 2,397 ft |
| October | 48.1 | 684 ft | 58.9 | 1,397 ft |
| November | 32.4 | −388 ft | 41.7 | 252 ft |
| December | 19.2 | −1,323 ft | 27.9 | −703 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 KLXL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,123 ft — the air behaves like 3,049 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,124 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 KLXL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Little Falls/Morrison County-Lindbergh Field reaches roughly 3,031 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 KLXL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,721 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,271 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,123 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Little Falls/Morrison County-Lindbergh Field?
1,123 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLXL (ICAO) / LXL (FAA), in Little Falls, Minnesota.