Scribner, Nebraska · field elev 1,325 ft
Density Altitude at Scribner State (KSCB)
Scribner State sits at 1,325 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,295 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 | 20.5 | −976 ft | 30.4 | −276 ft |
| February | 24.8 | −669 ft | 35.1 | 51 ft |
| March | 36.7 | 161 ft | 47.7 | 907 ft |
| April | 48.5 | 960 ft | 60.3 | 1,737 ft |
| May | 60.3 | 1,737 ft | 71.3 | 2,442 ft |
| June | 70.8 | 2,411 ft | 81.3 | 3,068 ft |
| July | 74.8 | 2,663 ft | 85.0 | 3,295 ft |
| August | 72.3 | 2,505 ft | 82.7 | 3,154 ft |
| September | 64.2 | 1,989 ft | 76.4 | 2,763 ft |
| October | 51.0 | 1,127 ft | 63.5 | 1,944 ft |
| November | 36.8 | 168 ft | 47.7 | 907 ft |
| December | 25.1 | −648 ft | 34.6 | 16 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 KSCB
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,325 ft — the air behaves like 3,295 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,326 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 KSCB in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Scribner State reaches roughly 3,295 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 KSCB on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −976 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,663 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,325 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Scribner State?
1,325 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KSCB (ICAO) / SCB (FAA), in Scribner, Nebraska.