Olivia, Minnesota · field elev 1,080 ft
Density Altitude at Olivia Regional (KOVL)
Olivia Regional sits at 1,080 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,812 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 | 11.7 | −1,922 ft | 21.3 | −1,226 ft |
| February | 16.0 | −1,608 ft | 26.6 | −849 ft |
| March | 28.7 | −701 ft | 38.8 | 0 ft |
| April | 43.5 | 320 ft | 55.5 | 1,122 ft |
| May | 56.7 | 1,200 ft | 69.1 | 2,002 ft |
| June | 67.2 | 1,881 ft | 78.8 | 2,613 ft |
| July | 70.5 | 2,091 ft | 82.0 | 2,812 ft |
| August | 67.8 | 1,919 ft | 79.4 | 2,651 ft |
| September | 60.1 | 1,423 ft | 73.1 | 2,256 ft |
| October | 46.4 | 516 ft | 58.5 | 1,318 ft |
| November | 31.3 | −519 ft | 41.6 | 191 ft |
| December | 18.0 | −1,463 ft | 27.0 | −821 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 KOVL
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,080 ft — the air behaves like 2,812 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,081 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 KOVL in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Olivia Regional reaches roughly 2,812 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 KOVL on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,922 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,091 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,080 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Olivia Regional?
1,080 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KOVL (ICAO) / OVL (FAA), in Olivia, Minnesota.