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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,251 ft — the air behaves like 3,266 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,252 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 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.