Pinehurst, Oregon · field elev 3,643 ft
Density Altitude at Pinehurst State (24S)
From a field elevation of 3,643 ft, a typical July afternoon at Pinehurst State (79 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,751 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 | 29.5 | 2,552 ft | 36.1 | 3,001 ft |
| February | 31.6 | 2,696 ft | 39.6 | 3,236 ft |
| March | 35.2 | 2,941 ft | 44.6 | 3,569 ft |
| April | 40.0 | 3,263 ft | 50.5 | 3,956 ft |
| May | 47.9 | 3,786 ft | 60.2 | 4,581 ft |
| June | 54.3 | 4,202 ft | 68.3 | 5,091 ft ▲ |
| July | 62.9 | 4,752 ft | 79.0 | 5,751 ft ▲ |
| August | 62.3 | 4,714 ft | 79.0 | 5,751 ft ▲ |
| September | 56.1 | 4,318 ft | 72.4 | 5,346 ft ▲ |
| October | 45.5 | 3,628 ft | 58.0 | 4,440 ft |
| November | 35.0 | 2,927 ft | 42.2 | 3,410 ft |
| December | 28.8 | 2,504 ft | 34.8 | 2,913 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 24S
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 3,643 ft — the air behaves like 5,751 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 3,645 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 24S in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Pinehurst State reaches roughly 5,751 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 24S on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 2,504 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,752 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 3,643 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Pinehurst State?
3,643 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 24S (FAA), in Pinehurst, Oregon.