Luverne, Minnesota · field elev 1,435 ft
Density Altitude at Quentin Aanenson Field (KLYV)
Quentin Aanenson Field sits at 1,435 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,411 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 | 15.6 | −1,191 ft | 25.2 | −503 ft |
| February | 20.4 | −845 ft | 30.3 | −145 ft |
| March | 32.7 | 22 ft | 43.2 | 741 ft |
| April | 45.8 | 916 ft | 57.9 | 1,717 ft |
| May | 58.5 | 1,756 ft | 70.3 | 2,514 ft |
| June | 69.5 | 2,463 ft | 80.7 | 3,165 ft |
| July | 73.3 | 2,703 ft | 84.7 | 3,411 ft |
| August | 70.6 | 2,533 ft | 82.3 | 3,263 ft |
| September | 62.4 | 2,009 ft | 75.3 | 2,829 ft |
| October | 48.6 | 1,103 ft | 61.1 | 1,925 ft |
| November | 33.6 | 84 ft | 44.2 | 808 ft |
| December | 21.2 | −788 ft | 30.3 | −145 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 KLYV
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,435 ft — the air behaves like 3,429 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,436 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 KLYV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Quentin Aanenson Field reaches roughly 3,411 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 KLYV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,191 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,703 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,435 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Quentin Aanenson Field?
1,435 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KLYV (ICAO) / LYV (FAA), in Luverne, Minnesota.