Lexington, Nebraska · field elev 2,413 ft
Density Altitude at Jim Kelly Field (KLXN)
Jim Kelly Field sits at 2,413 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,704 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 | 26.6 | 818 ft | 38.0 | 1,603 ft |
| February | 29.6 | 1,027 ft | 41.3 | 1,826 ft |
| March | 39.7 | 1,718 ft | 52.5 | 2,570 ft |
| April | 49.2 | 2,353 ft | 61.7 | 3,166 ft |
| May | 60.0 | 3,057 ft | 71.7 | 3,800 ft |
| June | 70.6 | 3,731 ft | 82.1 | 4,443 ft |
| July | 75.2 | 4,018 ft | 86.4 | 4,704 ft |
| August | 73.0 | 3,881 ft | 84.3 | 4,577 ft |
| September | 65.0 | 3,377 ft | 78.0 | 4,191 ft |
| October | 51.7 | 2,517 ft | 65.1 | 3,383 ft |
| November | 38.9 | 1,664 ft | 51.3 | 2,491 ft |
| December | 28.7 | 964 ft | 39.8 | 1,725 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 KLXN
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,413 ft — the air behaves like 4,680 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,414 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 KLXN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Jim Kelly Field reaches roughly 4,704 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 KLXN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 818 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,018 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,413 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Jim Kelly Field?
2,413 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLXN (ICAO) / LXN (FAA), in Lexington, Nebraska.