Wilbur, Washington · field elev 2,183 ft
Density Altitude at Wilbur (2S8)
Wilbur sits at 2,183 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,334 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 | 25.7 | 467 ft | 31.8 | 892 ft |
| February | 29.8 | 754 ft | 38.3 | 1,338 ft |
| March | 37.5 | 1,283 ft | 47.9 | 1,982 ft |
| April | 44.2 | 1,736 ft | 57.5 | 2,612 ft |
| May | 53.4 | 2,345 ft | 67.9 | 3,279 ft |
| June | 59.2 | 2,722 ft | 74.6 | 3,699 ft |
| July | 67.5 | 3,253 ft | 84.9 | 4,334 ft |
| August | 66.7 | 3,203 ft | 84.3 | 4,297 ft |
| September | 58.1 | 2,651 ft | 74.6 | 3,699 ft |
| October | 45.3 | 1,809 ft | 58.5 | 2,677 ft |
| November | 33.9 | 1,037 ft | 42.2 | 1,601 ft |
| December | 25.8 | 474 ft | 32.1 | 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 2S8
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,183 ft — the air behaves like 4,340 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,184 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 2S8 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Wilbur reaches roughly 4,334 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 2S8 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 467 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,253 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,183 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Wilbur?
2,183 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 2S8 (FAA), in Wilbur, Washington.