Thedford, Nebraska · field elev 2,925 ft
Density Altitude at Thomas County (KTIF)
From a field elevation of 2,925 ft, a typical July afternoon at Thomas County (88 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,423 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.9 | 1,339 ft | 38.5 | 2,272 ft |
| February | 27.8 | 1,540 ft | 41.9 | 2,501 ft |
| March | 37.7 | 2,218 ft | 52.3 | 3,188 ft |
| April | 46.9 | 2,834 ft | 61.3 | 3,769 ft |
| May | 57.8 | 3,545 ft | 71.3 | 4,401 ft |
| June | 68.0 | 4,194 ft | 81.3 | 5,017 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.1 | 4,575 ft | 88.0 | 5,423 ft ▲ |
| August | 71.8 | 4,432 ft | 86.0 | 5,302 ft ▲ |
| September | 62.9 | 3,871 ft | 78.2 | 4,828 ft |
| October | 49.3 | 2,992 ft | 64.8 | 3,992 ft |
| November | 36.5 | 2,137 ft | 51.2 | 3,116 ft |
| December | 26.5 | 1,450 ft | 40.2 | 2,387 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 KTIF
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,925 ft — the air behaves like 5,423 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,927 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 KTIF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Thomas County reaches roughly 5,423 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 KTIF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,339 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,575 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,925 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Thomas County?
2,925 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTIF (ICAO) / TIF (FAA), in Thedford, Nebraska.