Warden, Washington · field elev 1,276 ft
Density Altitude at Warden (2S4)
Warden sits at 1,276 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (90 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,522 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 | 30.1 | −358 ft | 36.4 | 79 ft |
| February | 35.3 | 4 ft | 44.1 | 604 ft |
| March | 43.3 | 550 ft | 54.9 | 1,324 ft |
| April | 50.5 | 1,033 ft | 63.7 | 1,897 ft |
| May | 59.5 | 1,625 ft | 73.7 | 2,534 ft |
| June | 66.2 | 2,057 ft | 80.4 | 2,952 ft |
| July | 73.4 | 2,515 ft | 89.7 | 3,522 ft |
| August | 72.2 | 2,439 ft | 88.3 | 3,437 ft |
| September | 62.8 | 1,839 ft | 78.7 | 2,846 ft |
| October | 49.9 | 993 ft | 62.8 | 1,839 ft |
| November | 37.6 | 162 ft | 46.3 | 752 ft |
| December | 29.9 | −372 ft | 36.2 | 66 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 2S4
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,276 ft — the air behaves like 3,540 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,277 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 2S4 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 90 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Warden reaches roughly 3,522 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 2S4 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −372 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,515 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,276 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Warden?
1,276 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2S4 (FAA), in Warden, Washington.