Centerville, Iowa · field elev 1,023 ft
Density Altitude at Centerville Municipal (KTVK)
Centerville Municipal sits at 1,023 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,976 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 | 22.3 | −1,226 ft | 32.7 | −492 ft |
| February | 26.8 | −906 ft | 37.7 | −146 ft |
| March | 38.5 | −91 ft | 50.5 | 720 ft |
| April | 50.0 | 687 ft | 62.9 | 1,534 ft |
| May | 60.3 | 1,365 ft | 72.3 | 2,135 ft |
| June | 70.3 | 2,008 ft | 81.5 | 2,711 ft |
| July | 74.5 | 2,274 ft | 85.8 | 2,976 ft |
| August | 72.6 | 2,154 ft | 84.3 | 2,884 ft |
| September | 64.2 | 1,618 ft | 76.3 | 2,387 ft |
| October | 52.5 | 853 ft | 64.4 | 1,631 ft |
| November | 39.1 | −50 ft | 50.3 | 707 ft |
| December | 28.1 | −814 ft | 38.0 | −126 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 KTVK
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,023 ft — the air behaves like 2,989 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,024 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 KTVK in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Centerville Municipal reaches roughly 2,976 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 KTVK on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,226 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,274 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,023 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Centerville Municipal?
1,023 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KTVK (ICAO) / TVK (FAA), in Centerville, Iowa.