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.

worst typical month: July · ≈4,330 ft station: ORD EVELYN SHARP FLD · 0 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ORD EVELYN SHARP FLD (0 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 4,324 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 4,324 ft

Field elevation 2,070 ft — the air behaves like 4,324 ft.

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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.