Faulkton, South Dakota · field elev 1,571 ft
Density Altitude at Faulkton Municipal (3FU)
Faulkton Municipal sits at 1,571 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,564 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 | 14.2 | −1,121 ft | 24.0 | −418 ft |
| February | 18.4 | −818 ft | 28.7 | −87 ft |
| March | 30.1 | 11 ft | 41.1 | 767 ft |
| April | 43.6 | 937 ft | 56.1 | 1,767 ft |
| May | 56.0 | 1,760 ft | 68.3 | 2,554 ft |
| June | 66.2 | 2,420 ft | 78.3 | 3,182 ft |
| July | 71.6 | 2,763 ft | 84.5 | 3,564 ft |
| August | 69.8 | 2,649 ft | 83.1 | 3,478 ft |
| September | 60.8 | 2,073 ft | 74.4 | 2,939 ft |
| October | 46.3 | 1,118 ft | 58.7 | 1,936 ft |
| November | 31.5 | 108 ft | 42.3 | 849 ft |
| December | 19.4 | −746 ft | 28.8 | −80 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 3FU
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,571 ft — the air behaves like 3,595 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,572 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 3FU in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Faulkton Municipal reaches roughly 3,564 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 3FU on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,121 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,763 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,571 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Faulkton Municipal?
1,571 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3FU (FAA), in Faulkton, South Dakota.