Waukon, Iowa · field elev 1,281 ft
Density Altitude at Waukon Municipal (Y01)
Waukon Municipal sits at 1,281 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,014 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 | 16.2 | −1,341 ft | 24.0 | −781 ft |
| February | 20.5 | −1,031 ft | 29.0 | −428 ft |
| March | 32.2 | −205 ft | 41.5 | 434 ft |
| April | 45.0 | 671 ft | 55.7 | 1,383 ft |
| May | 56.6 | 1,442 ft | 67.5 | 2,147 ft |
| June | 67.5 | 2,147 ft | 77.3 | 2,765 ft |
| July | 71.5 | 2,401 ft | 81.3 | 3,014 ft |
| August | 69.1 | 2,249 ft | 79.0 | 2,871 ft |
| September | 61.4 | 1,754 ft | 72.2 | 2,445 ft |
| October | 48.7 | 919 ft | 58.7 | 1,579 ft |
| November | 34.5 | −46 ft | 42.5 | 502 ft |
| December | 22.2 | −909 ft | 29.4 | −400 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 Y01
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,281 ft — the air behaves like 2,995 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,282 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 Y01 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Waukon Municipal reaches roughly 3,014 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 Y01 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,341 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,401 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,281 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Waukon Municipal?
1,281 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is Y01 (FAA), in Waukon, Iowa.