Oakley, Idaho · field elev 4,664 ft
Density Altitude at Oakley Municipal (1U6)
From a field elevation of 4,664 ft, a typical July afternoon at Oakley Municipal (86 °F) raises density altitude to about 7,435 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 | 30.6 | 3,897 ft | 39.9 | 4,520 ft |
| February | 34.3 | 4,146 ft | 44.5 | 4,823 ft |
| March | 41.8 | 4,646 ft | 54.0 | 5,438 ft ▲ |
| April | 47.2 | 4,999 ft | 60.3 | 5,839 ft ▲ |
| May | 55.1 | 5,509 ft | 68.8 | 6,369 ft ▲ |
| June | 63.0 | 6,008 ft | 77.6 | 6,908 ft ▲ |
| July | 71.5 | 6,536 ft | 86.4 | 7,435 ft ▲ |
| August | 70.5 | 6,474 ft | 85.6 | 7,388 ft ▲ |
| September | 61.9 | 5,939 ft | 76.8 | 6,859 ft ▲ |
| October | 50.5 | 5,213 ft | 63.9 | 6,065 ft ▲ |
| November | 38.6 | 4,434 ft | 49.5 | 5,149 ft ▲ |
| December | 30.1 | 3,863 ft | 39.0 | 4,460 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 1U6
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 4,664 ft — the air behaves like 7,411 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 4,666 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 1U6 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Oakley Municipal reaches roughly 7,435 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 1U6 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 3,863 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 6,536 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 4,664 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Oakley Municipal?
4,664 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1U6 (FAA), in Oakley, Idaho.