Newberg, Oregon · field elev 181 ft

Density Altitude at Sportsman Airpark (2S6)

Sportsman Airpark sits at 181 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (83 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,795 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈1,795 ft station: AURORA STATE AP · 10 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at AURORA STATE AP (10 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 42.4 −872 ft 48.5 −457 ft
February 44.7 −715 ft 52.5 −189 ft
March 48.3 −471 ft 57.1 116 ft
April 52.3 −202 ft 62.0 438 ft
May 58.7 222 ft 69.2 904 ft
June 63.4 530 ft 74.5 1,242 ft
July 69.6 930 ft 83.1 1,782 ft
August 69.8 943 ft 83.3 1,795 ft
September 64.8 620 ft 77.4 1,426 ft
October 54.9 −29 ft 64.3 588 ft
November 46.7 −579 ft 53.7 −109 ft
December 41.8 −913 ft 47.6 −518 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 2S6

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 1,776 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 1,776 ft

Field elevation 181 ft — the air behaves like 1,776 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 2S6 in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 83 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Sportsman Airpark reaches roughly 1,795 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 2S6 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −913 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 943 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 181 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Sportsman Airpark?

181 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2S6 (FAA), in Newberg, Oregon.