Anita, Iowa · field elev 1,251 ft

Density Altitude at Anita Municipal-Kevin Burke Meml Field (Y43)

Anita Municipal-Kevin Burke Meml Field sits at 1,251 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,273 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,273 ft station: ATLANTIC 1 NE · 12 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at ATLANTIC 1 NE (12 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 20.6 −1,061 ft 31.2 −312 ft
February 24.9 −755 ft 36.1 28 ft
March 37.4 117 ft 50.0 969 ft
April 49.3 922 ft 62.7 1,802 ft
May 61.2 1,705 ft 73.1 2,465 ft
June 71.3 2,352 ft 82.8 3,070 ft
July 74.8 2,572 ft 86.1 3,273 ft
August 72.5 2,427 ft 84.4 3,168 ft
September 64.5 1,918 ft 78.2 2,785 ft
October 51.5 1,069 ft 65.0 1,950 ft
November 37.3 110 ft 49.2 916 ft
December 25.8 −691 ft 36.3 41 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 Y43

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,266 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,266 ft

Field elevation 1,251 ft — the air behaves like 3,266 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at Y43 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Anita Municipal-Kevin Burke Meml Field reaches roughly 3,273 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 Y43 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,061 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,572 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,251 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Anita Municipal-Kevin Burke Meml Field?

1,251 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is Y43 (FAA), in Anita, Iowa.