Mc Cook, Nebraska · field elev 2,583 ft
Density Altitude at Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (KMCK)
From a field elevation of 2,583 ft, a typical July afternoon at Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,200 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7 | 1,176 ft | 41.2 | 2,030 ft |
| February | 31.5 | 1,370 ft | 44.6 | 2,258 ft |
| March | 41.8 | 2,070 ft | 56.3 | 3,027 ft |
| April | 50.6 | 2,655 ft | 64.9 | 3,579 ft |
| May | 61.1 | 3,336 ft | 74.8 | 4,201 ft |
| June | 72.2 | 4,039 ft | 86.0 | 4,887 ft |
| July | 77.6 | 4,374 ft | 91.2 | 5,200 ft ▲ |
| August | 75.2 | 4,225 ft | 88.6 | 5,044 ft ▲ |
| September | 66.4 | 3,674 ft | 81.4 | 4,607 ft |
| October | 52.6 | 2,786 ft | 67.5 | 3,744 ft |
| November | 39.3 | 1,902 ft | 53.4 | 2,838 ft |
| December | 29.7 | 1,246 ft | 42.3 | 2,104 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 KMCK
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,583 ft — the air behaves like 5,188 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,585 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 KMCK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional reaches roughly 5,200 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 KMCK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,176 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,374 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,583 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional?
2,583 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMCK (ICAO) / MCK (FAA), in Mc Cook, Nebraska.