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.

worst typical month: July · ≈5,751 ft station: HOWARD PRAIRIE DAM · 8 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at HOWARD PRAIRIE DAM (8 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 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

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 5,751 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 5,751 ft caution

Field elevation 3,643 ft — the air behaves like 5,751 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
3,645 ft
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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.