Karlstad, Minnesota · field elev 1,025 ft
Density Altitude at Karlstad Municipal (23D)
Karlstad Municipal sits at 1,025 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (82 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,726 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4 | −2,458 ft | 15.5 | −1,714 ft |
| February | 9.6 | −2,146 ft | 20.9 | −1,324 ft |
| March | 23.9 | −1,109 ft | 35.0 | −330 ft |
| April | 40.5 | 48 ft | 52.7 | 869 ft |
| May | 53.9 | 948 ft | 67.6 | 1,839 ft |
| June | 64.4 | 1,633 ft | 77.1 | 2,440 ft |
| July | 68.4 | 1,890 ft | 81.7 | 2,726 ft |
| August | 66.9 | 1,794 ft | 81.2 | 2,695 ft |
| September | 58.0 | 1,218 ft | 71.7 | 2,100 ft |
| October | 43.5 | 252 ft | 55.1 | 1,027 ft |
| November | 26.9 | −896 ft | 36.2 | −247 ft |
| December | 13.0 | −1,896 ft | 22.0 | −1,245 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 23D
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,025 ft — the air behaves like 2,745 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,026 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 23D in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 82 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Karlstad Municipal reaches roughly 2,726 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 23D on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −2,458 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,890 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,025 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Karlstad Municipal?
1,025 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 23D (FAA), in Karlstad, Minnesota.