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.
Typical density altitude by month
| 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
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,933 ft — the air behaves like 8,888 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,935 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 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.