Mott, North Dakota · field elev 2,414 ft
Density Altitude at Mott Municipal (3P3)
Mott Municipal sits at 2,414 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (85 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 4,609 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 | 15.2 | 11 ft | 26.8 | 833 ft |
| February | 18.7 | 262 ft | 30.6 | 1,097 ft |
| March | 29.7 | 1,035 ft | 42.5 | 1,908 ft |
| April | 41.8 | 1,861 ft | 56.0 | 2,799 ft |
| May | 53.4 | 2,630 ft | 66.8 | 3,492 ft |
| June | 63.6 | 3,289 ft | 76.9 | 4,124 ft |
| July | 70.1 | 3,700 ft | 84.8 | 4,609 ft |
| August | 68.7 | 3,612 ft | 84.7 | 4,603 ft |
| September | 59.0 | 2,994 ft | 74.9 | 4,000 ft |
| October | 44.2 | 2,022 ft | 57.9 | 2,923 ft |
| November | 30.0 | 1,056 ft | 42.0 | 1,874 ft |
| December | 19.1 | 290 ft | 30.5 | 1,090 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 3P3
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 2,414 ft — the air behaves like 4,621 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,415 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 3P3 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 85 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Mott Municipal reaches roughly 4,609 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 3P3 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 11 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 3,700 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,414 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Mott Municipal?
2,414 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3P3 (FAA), in Mott, North Dakota.