Springfield, South Dakota · field elev 1,324 ft
Density Altitude at Springfield Municipal (Y03)
Springfield Municipal sits at 1,324 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,343 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 | 18.8 | −1,099 ft | 28.9 | −382 ft |
| February | 23.3 | −777 ft | 34.0 | −27 ft |
| March | 34.5 | 8 ft | 45.9 | 785 ft |
| April | 46.2 | 805 ft | 58.2 | 1,599 ft |
| May | 58.5 | 1,619 ft | 69.9 | 2,352 ft |
| June | 69.4 | 2,321 ft | 80.6 | 3,023 ft |
| July | 74.4 | 2,636 ft | 85.8 | 3,343 ft |
| August | 71.9 | 2,479 ft | 83.4 | 3,196 ft |
| September | 63.4 | 1,937 ft | 76.1 | 2,743 ft |
| October | 49.2 | 1,006 ft | 61.7 | 1,827 ft |
| November | 34.7 | 22 ft | 45.8 | 778 ft |
| December | 23.1 | −791 ft | 32.7 | −117 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 Y03
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,324 ft — the air behaves like 3,355 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,325 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 Y03 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Springfield Municipal reaches roughly 3,343 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 Y03 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,099 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,636 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,324 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Springfield Municipal?
1,324 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is Y03 (FAA), in Springfield, South Dakota.