Bassett, Nebraska · field elev 2,349 ft
Density Altitude at Rock County (KRBE)
Rock County sits at 2,349 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,548 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 | 21.2 | 358 ft | 31.8 | 1,099 ft |
| February | 24.5 | 591 ft | 35.5 | 1,353 ft |
| March | 34.6 | 1,291 ft | 46.5 | 2,095 ft |
| April | 44.9 | 1,988 ft | 56.5 | 2,752 ft |
| May | 56.5 | 2,752 ft | 67.5 | 3,457 ft |
| June | 67.1 | 3,432 ft | 78.2 | 4,125 ft |
| July | 73.1 | 3,809 ft | 85.1 | 4,548 ft |
| August | 70.9 | 3,671 ft | 83.1 | 4,426 ft |
| September | 61.8 | 3,094 ft | 74.8 | 3,915 ft |
| October | 47.5 | 2,161 ft | 60.4 | 3,004 ft |
| November | 34.2 | 1,264 ft | 45.9 | 2,055 ft |
| December | 24.0 | 556 ft | 34.3 | 1,271 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 KRBE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,349 ft — the air behaves like 4,542 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,350 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 KRBE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Rock County reaches roughly 4,548 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 KRBE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 358 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,809 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,349 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Rock County?
2,349 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KRBE (ICAO) / RBE (FAA), in Bassett, Nebraska.