Bedford, Iowa · field elev 1,201 ft
Density Altitude at Bedford Municipal (Y46)
Bedford Municipal sits at 1,201 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,181 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 | 22.2 | −1,010 ft | 31.9 | −326 ft |
| February | 26.7 | −690 ft | 37.1 | 34 ft |
| March | 38.7 | 144 ft | 49.9 | 900 ft |
| April | 50.1 | 914 ft | 62.0 | 1,695 ft |
| May | 61.3 | 1,650 ft | 72.0 | 2,335 ft |
| June | 71.3 | 2,290 ft | 81.6 | 2,935 ft |
| July | 75.5 | 2,555 ft | 85.6 | 3,181 ft |
| August | 73.6 | 2,435 ft | 84.0 | 3,083 ft |
| September | 65.4 | 1,914 ft | 77.1 | 2,655 ft |
| October | 52.8 | 1,093 ft | 64.7 | 1,869 ft |
| November | 38.9 | 158 ft | 49.4 | 867 ft |
| December | 27.6 | −627 ft | 36.8 | 13 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 Y46
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,201 ft — the air behaves like 3,205 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,202 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 Y46 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bedford Municipal reaches roughly 3,181 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 Y46 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,010 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,555 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,201 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Bedford Municipal?
1,201 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is Y46 (FAA), in Bedford, Iowa.