Wise River, Montana · field elev 5,830 ft
Density Altitude at Wise River (02T)
Wise River is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,830 ft of elevation, a typical August afternoon (79 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,401 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,571 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.6 | 4,595 ft | 31.4 | 5,397 ft ▲ |
| February | 21.5 | 4,725 ft | 33.3 | 5,524 ft ▲ |
| March | 28.9 | 5,229 ft | 43.0 | 6,163 ft ▲ |
| April | 36.7 | 5,750 ft | 51.3 | 6,698 ft ▲ |
| May | 44.7 | 6,273 ft | 61.2 | 7,321 ft ▲ |
| June | 52.0 | 6,742 ft | 68.8 | 7,791 ft ▲ |
| July | 58.4 | 7,146 ft | 78.8 | 8,395 ft ⚠ |
| August | 57.4 | 7,084 ft | 78.9 | 8,401 ft ⚠ |
| September | 49.7 | 6,595 ft | 69.9 | 7,858 ft ▲ |
| October | 39.2 | 5,914 ft | 55.7 | 6,977 ft ▲ |
| November | 26.4 | 5,060 ft | 38.9 | 5,895 ft ▲ |
| December | 18.2 | 4,498 ft | 30.0 | 5,303 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 02T
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,830 ft — the air behaves like 8,407 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,832 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 02T in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wise River reaches roughly 8,401 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 02T on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,498 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,146 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,830 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wise River?
5,830 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 02T (FAA), in Wise River, Montana.