Midvale, Idaho · field elev 2,617 ft

Density Altitude at Lee Williams Meml (0U9)

From a field elevation of 2,617 ft, a typical July afternoon at Lee Williams Meml (93 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,318 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈5,318 ft station: CAMBRIDGE · 9 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CAMBRIDGE (9 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 23.4 849 ft 29.7 1,288 ft
February 28.8 1,226 ft 37.0 1,788 ft
March 39.9 1,985 ft 50.8 2,710 ft
April 48.4 2,552 ft 61.6 3,410 ft
May 57.0 3,114 ft 71.7 4,049 ft
June 64.7 3,608 ft 80.3 4,581 ft
July 74.3 4,211 ft 92.5 5,318 ft ▲
August 72.6 4,105 ft 91.6 5,265 ft ▲
September 62.2 3,449 ft 80.3 4,581 ft
October 48.5 2,559 ft 62.6 3,474 ft
November 35.0 1,652 ft 43.9 2,253 ft
December 25.3 982 ft 31.6 1,419 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 0U9

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,348 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,348 ft caution

Field elevation 2,617 ft — the air behaves like 5,348 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 0U9 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Lee Williams Meml reaches roughly 5,318 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 0U9 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 849 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,211 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,617 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Lee Williams Meml?

2,617 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0U9 (FAA), in Midvale, Idaho.