Mankato, Minnesota · field elev 1,021 ft
Density Altitude at Mankato Regional (KMKT)
Mankato Regional sits at 1,021 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,734 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 | 14.7 | −1,777 ft | 23.7 | −1,128 ft |
| February | 19.0 | −1,465 ft | 28.6 | −782 ft |
| March | 31.4 | −585 ft | 40.9 | 70 ft |
| April | 45.2 | 362 ft | 56.5 | 1,114 ft |
| May | 58.1 | 1,219 ft | 69.2 | 1,936 ft |
| June | 68.2 | 1,872 ft | 78.8 | 2,541 ft |
| July | 71.8 | 2,101 ft | 81.9 | 2,734 ft |
| August | 69.5 | 1,955 ft | 79.5 | 2,585 ft |
| September | 61.9 | 1,467 ft | 73.6 | 2,215 ft |
| October | 48.6 | 591 ft | 59.8 | 1,330 ft |
| November | 34.1 | −397 ft | 43.4 | 240 ft |
| December | 20.6 | −1,350 ft | 28.6 | −782 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 KMKT
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,021 ft — the air behaves like 2,740 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,022 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 KMKT in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mankato Regional reaches roughly 2,734 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 KMKT on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,777 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,101 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,021 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mankato Regional?
1,021 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMKT (ICAO) / MKT (FAA), in Mankato, Minnesota.