Thatcher, Idaho · field elev 5,075 ft
Density Altitude at W E Ranch (0ID)
From a field elevation of 5,075 ft, a typical July afternoon at W E Ranch (85 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,868 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 | 21.9 | 3,813 ft | 30.5 | 4,400 ft |
| February | 25.0 | 4,026 ft | 34.4 | 4,662 ft |
| March | 33.8 | 4,622 ft | 43.8 | 5,284 ft ▲ |
| April | 42.2 | 5,179 ft | 53.7 | 5,924 ft ▲ |
| May | 50.8 | 5,738 ft | 63.9 | 6,567 ft ▲ |
| June | 59.2 | 6,273 ft | 74.3 | 7,207 ft ▲ |
| July | 67.7 | 6,803 ft | 85.3 | 7,868 ft ▲ |
| August | 66.3 | 6,716 ft | 84.1 | 7,796 ft ▲ |
| September | 57.2 | 6,146 ft | 73.4 | 7,152 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.2 | 5,376 ft | 58.7 | 6,241 ft ▲ |
| November | 32.8 | 4,555 ft | 42.8 | 5,219 ft ▲ |
| December | 23.0 | 3,888 ft | 31.6 | 4,474 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 0ID
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 5,075 ft — the air behaves like 7,850 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,077 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 0ID in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at W E Ranch reaches roughly 7,868 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 0ID on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,813 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,803 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,075 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of W E Ranch?
5,075 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0ID (FAA), in Thatcher, Idaho.