Paynesville, Minnesota · field elev 1,183 ft
Density Altitude at Paynesville Municipal (KPEX)
Paynesville Municipal sits at 1,183 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,913 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 | 10.9 | −1,851 ft | 20.3 | −1,168 ft |
| February | 14.9 | −1,558 ft | 25.2 | −819 ft |
| March | 27.7 | −642 ft | 38.0 | 73 ft |
| April | 42.7 | 394 ft | 54.1 | 1,156 ft |
| May | 56.9 | 1,341 ft | 68.3 | 2,077 ft |
| June | 67.1 | 2,001 ft | 77.5 | 2,658 ft |
| July | 71.5 | 2,281 ft | 81.6 | 2,913 ft |
| August | 69.5 | 2,154 ft | 79.7 | 2,795 ft |
| September | 61.0 | 1,608 ft | 72.1 | 2,319 ft |
| October | 45.9 | 610 ft | 56.5 | 1,314 ft |
| November | 30.9 | −418 ft | 39.4 | 169 ft |
| December | 16.8 | −1,421 ft | 25.0 | −833 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 KPEX
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,183 ft — the air behaves like 2,938 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,184 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 KPEX in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Paynesville Municipal reaches roughly 2,913 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 KPEX on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,851 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,281 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,183 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Paynesville Municipal?
1,183 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPEX (ICAO) / PEX (FAA), in Paynesville, Minnesota.