Plattsmouth, Nebraska · field elev 1,204 ft
Density Altitude at Plattsmouth Municipal/Douglas V Duey Field (KPMV)
Plattsmouth Municipal/Douglas V Duey Field sits at 1,204 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,179 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 | 22.5 | −985 ft | 32.3 | −294 ft |
| February | 27.0 | −665 ft | 37.2 | 45 ft |
| March | 39.1 | 175 ft | 50.3 | 931 ft |
| April | 50.8 | 964 ft | 62.6 | 1,737 ft |
| May | 61.7 | 1,679 ft | 72.2 | 2,351 ft |
| June | 71.4 | 2,300 ft | 80.8 | 2,889 ft |
| July | 76.1 | 2,596 ft | 85.5 | 3,179 ft |
| August | 73.4 | 2,427 ft | 83.3 | 3,043 ft |
| September | 65.6 | 1,931 ft | 76.9 | 2,646 ft |
| October | 53.0 | 1,110 ft | 64.7 | 1,873 ft |
| November | 38.9 | 161 ft | 49.1 | 851 ft |
| December | 27.7 | −616 ft | 37.1 | 38 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 KPMV
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,204 ft — the air behaves like 3,209 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,205 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 KPMV in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Plattsmouth Municipal/Douglas V Duey Field reaches roughly 3,179 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 KPMV on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −985 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,596 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,204 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Plattsmouth Municipal/Douglas V Duey Field?
1,204 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KPMV (ICAO) / PMV (FAA), in Plattsmouth, Nebraska.