Minneapolis, Minnesota · field elev 869 ft
Density Altitude at Crystal (KMIC)
Crystal sits at 869 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,635 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 | 15.5 | −1,910 ft | 23.9 | −1,305 ft |
| February | 19.9 | −1,591 ft | 28.9 | −951 ft |
| March | 32.5 | −698 ft | 41.6 | −71 ft |
| April | 45.9 | 221 ft | 56.6 | 933 ft |
| May | 58.3 | 1,045 ft | 69.5 | 1,769 ft |
| June | 68.5 | 1,705 ft | 79.0 | 2,368 ft |
| July | 72.9 | 1,985 ft | 83.3 | 2,635 ft |
| August | 70.8 | 1,851 ft | 81.1 | 2,498 ft |
| September | 62.3 | 1,306 ft | 73.0 | 1,991 ft |
| October | 48.3 | 382 ft | 58.3 | 1,045 ft |
| November | 33.8 | −608 ft | 42.1 | −37 ft |
| December | 21.1 | −1,505 ft | 28.8 | −958 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 KMIC
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 869 ft — the air behaves like 2,616 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 870 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 KMIC in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Crystal reaches roughly 2,635 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 KMIC on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,910 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,985 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 869 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Crystal?
869 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMIC (ICAO) / MIC (FAA), in Minneapolis, Minnesota.