Ord, Nebraska · field elev 2,070 ft
Density Altitude at Evelyn Sharp Field (KODX)
Evelyn Sharp Field sits at 2,070 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (87 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,330 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 | 24.1 | 214 ft | 36.0 | 1,040 ft |
| February | 27.5 | 452 ft | 39.8 | 1,299 ft |
| March | 38.0 | 1,177 ft | 51.2 | 2,061 ft |
| April | 47.9 | 1,843 ft | 61.4 | 2,725 ft |
| May | 58.7 | 2,551 ft | 71.4 | 3,361 ft |
| June | 69.4 | 3,235 ft | 81.6 | 3,994 ft |
| July | 74.6 | 3,561 ft | 87.1 | 4,330 ft |
| August | 72.6 | 3,436 ft | 85.1 | 4,208 ft |
| September | 63.4 | 2,854 ft | 77.4 | 3,735 ft |
| October | 49.6 | 1,955 ft | 63.6 | 2,866 ft |
| November | 36.1 | 1,047 ft | 49.5 | 1,949 ft |
| December | 26.2 | 361 ft | 38.2 | 1,190 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 KODX
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,070 ft — the air behaves like 4,324 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,071 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 KODX in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 87 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Evelyn Sharp Field reaches roughly 4,330 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 KODX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 214 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,561 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,070 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Evelyn Sharp Field?
2,070 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KODX (ICAO) / ODX (FAA), in Ord, Nebraska.