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.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,179 ft station: SPRINGFIELD 7E · 9 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at SPRINGFIELD 7E (9 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,209 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,209 ft

Field elevation 1,204 ft — the air behaves like 3,209 ft.

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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.