Valentine, Nebraska · field elev 2,595 ft
Density Altitude at Miller Field (KVTN)
From a field elevation of 2,595 ft, a typical July afternoon at Miller Field (89 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,088 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 | 24.4 | 891 ft | 35.8 | 1,679 ft |
| February | 27.1 | 1,080 ft | 38.8 | 1,883 ft |
| March | 37.6 | 1,802 ft | 50.1 | 2,637 ft |
| April | 47.2 | 2,445 ft | 59.6 | 3,255 ft |
| May | 58.1 | 3,158 ft | 70.7 | 3,960 ft |
| June | 69.2 | 3,865 ft | 81.8 | 4,646 ft |
| July | 75.7 | 4,271 ft | 89.1 | 5,088 ft ▲ |
| August | 73.5 | 4,134 ft | 86.7 | 4,944 ft |
| September | 64.2 | 3,549 ft | 78.1 | 4,419 ft |
| October | 49.3 | 2,584 ft | 62.4 | 3,434 ft |
| November | 36.1 | 1,700 ft | 48.7 | 2,545 ft |
| December | 25.8 | 989 ft | 36.7 | 1,741 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 KVTN
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,595 ft — the air behaves like 5,082 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,597 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 KVTN in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 89 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Miller Field reaches roughly 5,088 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 KVTN on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 891 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,271 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,595 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Miller Field?
2,595 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KVTN (ICAO) / VTN (FAA), in Valentine, Nebraska.