Paris, Idaho · field elev 5,933 ft

Density Altitude at Bear Lake County (1U7)

Bear Lake County is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,933 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (85 °F) pushes density altitude to about 8,864 ft — the airplane performs like it is 2,931 ft above the field before the wheels roll.

worst typical month: July · ≈8,864 ft station: BERN · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at BERN (6 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 17.7 4,592 ft 28.7 5,343 ft ▲
February 20.3 4,771 ft 32.0 5,565 ft ▲
March 30.2 5,444 ft 42.1 6,231 ft ▲
April 40.1 6,100 ft 53.3 6,951 ft ▲
May 49.3 6,696 ft 64.2 7,633 ft ▲
June 57.4 7,210 ft 74.5 8,262 ft ⚠
July 65.4 7,707 ft 84.6 8,864 ft ⚠
August 64.2 7,633 ft 83.9 8,823 ft ⚠
September 55.0 7,059 ft 73.5 8,202 ft ⚠
October 42.8 6,277 ft 58.6 7,285 ft ▲
November 30.6 5,471 ft 42.7 6,270 ft ▲
December 19.9 4,744 ft 30.4 5,458 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 1U7

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 8,888 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 8,888 ft high DA

Field elevation 5,933 ft — the air behaves like 8,888 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 1U7 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bear Lake County reaches roughly 8,864 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 1U7 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 4,592 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 7,707 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,933 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Bear Lake County?

5,933 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 1U7 (FAA), in Paris, Idaho.