Cuba, Missouri · field elev 1,023 ft

Density Altitude at Cuba Municipal (KUBX)

Cuba Municipal sits at 1,023 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,099 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,099 ft station: STEELVILLE 2 N · 5 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at STEELVILLE 2 N (5 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 30.2 −667 ft 41.7 127 ft
February 34.5 −367 ft 47.9 546 ft
March 43.3 236 ft 57.4 1,176 ft
April 53.9 946 ft 68.6 1,900 ft
May 63.2 1,553 ft 76.6 2,406 ft
June 71.2 2,066 ft 84.1 2,872 ft
July 75.4 2,331 ft 87.8 3,099 ft
August 73.3 2,199 ft 86.7 3,032 ft
September 65.3 1,689 ft 79.4 2,581 ft
October 54.2 965 ft 69.8 1,977 ft
November 42.7 195 ft 56.4 1,110 ft
December 33.9 −409 ft 45.6 392 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 KUBX

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,111 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,111 ft

Field elevation 1,023 ft — the air behaves like 3,111 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KUBX in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cuba Municipal reaches roughly 3,099 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 KUBX on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −667 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,331 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 Cuba Municipal?

1,023 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KUBX (ICAO) / UBX (FAA), in Cuba, Missouri.