Broadus, Montana · field elev 3,282 ft
Density Altitude at Broadus (00F)
From a field elevation of 3,282 ft, a typical July afternoon at Broadus (91 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,023 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1 | 1,729 ft | 36.8 | 2,601 ft |
| February | 27.4 | 1,958 ft | 40.3 | 2,836 ft |
| March | 37.6 | 2,655 ft | 51.5 | 3,576 ft |
| April | 46.7 | 3,261 ft | 60.7 | 4,169 ft |
| May | 56.4 | 3,894 ft | 70.5 | 4,787 ft |
| June | 66.7 | 4,549 ft | 81.2 | 5,446 ft ▲ |
| July | 74.8 | 5,054 ft | 90.8 | 6,023 ft ▲ |
| August | 72.8 | 4,930 ft | 89.6 | 5,951 ft ▲ |
| September | 62.4 | 4,278 ft | 79.0 | 5,312 ft ▲ |
| October | 48.7 | 3,393 ft | 63.2 | 4,328 ft |
| November | 35.1 | 2,485 ft | 48.2 | 3,360 ft |
| December | 25.6 | 1,833 ft | 37.7 | 2,661 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 00F
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,282 ft — the air behaves like 6,035 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,284 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 00F in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 91 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Broadus reaches roughly 6,023 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 00F on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,729 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,054 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,282 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Broadus?
3,282 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 00F (FAA), in Broadus, Montana.