Minneapolis, Minnesota · field elev 842 ft
Density Altitude at Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (KMSP)
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain sits at 842 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,608 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 | 16.2 | −1,893 ft | 23.6 | −1,360 ft |
| February | 20.6 | −1,575 ft | 28.5 | −1,013 ft |
| March | 33.3 | −676 ft | 41.7 | −98 ft |
| April | 47.1 | 268 ft | 56.6 | 900 ft |
| May | 59.5 | 1,090 ft | 69.2 | 1,716 ft |
| June | 69.7 | 1,748 ft | 79.0 | 2,335 ft |
| July | 74.3 | 2,040 ft | 83.4 | 2,608 ft |
| August | 71.8 | 1,882 ft | 80.7 | 2,441 ft |
| September | 63.5 | 1,350 ft | 72.9 | 1,951 ft |
| October | 49.5 | 429 ft | 58.1 | 998 ft |
| November | 34.8 | −572 ft | 41.9 | −84 ft |
| December | 22.0 | −1,474 ft | 28.8 | −991 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 KMSP
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 842 ft — the air behaves like 2,583 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 843 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 KMSP in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain reaches roughly 2,608 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 KMSP on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,893 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,040 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 842 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain?
842 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KMSP (ICAO) / MSP (FAA), in Minneapolis, Minnesota.