Norfolk, Nebraska · field elev 1,573 ft
Density Altitude at Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Meml Field (KOFK)
Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Meml Field sits at 1,573 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,683 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 | 22.3 | −536 ft | 32.7 | 194 ft |
| February | 26.3 | −253 ft | 37.0 | 490 ft |
| March | 37.8 | 545 ft | 49.6 | 1,341 ft |
| April | 48.9 | 1,294 ft | 61.4 | 2,114 ft |
| May | 60.1 | 2,030 ft | 72.2 | 2,803 ft |
| June | 70.4 | 2,689 ft | 82.2 | 3,426 ft |
| July | 74.8 | 2,966 ft | 86.4 | 3,683 ft |
| August | 72.4 | 2,815 ft | 84.0 | 3,536 ft |
| September | 64.4 | 2,307 ft | 77.4 | 3,128 ft |
| October | 50.8 | 1,420 ft | 63.6 | 2,256 ft |
| November | 36.8 | 477 ft | 48.3 | 1,254 ft |
| December | 25.7 | −295 ft | 35.7 | 401 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 KOFK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,573 ft — the air behaves like 3,658 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,574 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 KOFK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Meml Field reaches roughly 3,683 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 KOFK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −536 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,966 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,573 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Meml Field?
1,573 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOFK (ICAO) / OFK (FAA), in Norfolk, Nebraska.