Mc Call, Idaho · field elev 3,982 ft

Density Altitude at Krassel Usfs (24K)

From a field elevation of 3,982 ft, a typical July afternoon at Krassel Usfs (85 °F) raises density altitude to about 6,513 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.

worst typical month: July · ≈6,513 ft station: NEW MEADOWS RS · 28 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at NEW MEADOWS RS (28 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 19.7 2,295 ft 30.0 3,008 ft
February 24.1 2,602 ft 36.2 3,429 ft
March 33.0 3,212 ft 45.1 4,021 ft
April 40.9 3,743 ft 54.6 4,639 ft
May 48.6 4,250 ft 63.8 5,224 ft ▲
June 55.7 4,709 ft 72.2 5,747 ft ▲
July 64.0 5,236 ft 84.8 6,513 ft ▲
August 62.7 5,155 ft 84.6 6,501 ft ▲
September 53.8 4,587 ft 74.7 5,901 ft ▲
October 42.0 3,816 ft 58.9 4,914 ft
November 30.6 3,049 ft 41.9 3,809 ft
December 21.7 2,435 ft 30.7 3,056 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 24K

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 6,525 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 6,525 ft caution

Field elevation 3,982 ft — the air behaves like 6,525 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 24K in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Krassel Usfs reaches roughly 6,513 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 24K on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,295 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 5,236 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,982 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Krassel Usfs?

3,982 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 24K (FAA), in Mc Call, Idaho.