Condon, Oregon · field elev 2,911 ft
Density Altitude at Condon State Pauling Field (3S9)
From a field elevation of 2,911 ft, a typical July afternoon at Condon State Pauling Field (84 °F) raises density altitude to about 5,170 ft — solidly into the range where performance charts deserve a close read.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0 | 1,881 ft | 40.2 | 2,370 ft |
| February | 35.7 | 2,065 ft | 44.2 | 2,637 ft |
| March | 41.3 | 2,443 ft | 51.5 | 3,119 ft |
| April | 46.3 | 2,777 ft | 57.9 | 3,534 ft |
| May | 54.2 | 3,295 ft | 66.7 | 4,095 ft |
| June | 60.0 | 3,669 ft | 73.4 | 4,514 ft |
| July | 68.3 | 4,196 ft | 84.1 | 5,170 ft ▲ |
| August | 68.1 | 4,183 ft | 83.9 | 5,158 ft ▲ |
| September | 60.5 | 3,701 ft | 75.0 | 4,613 ft |
| October | 49.3 | 2,975 ft | 61.2 | 3,746 ft |
| November | 39.3 | 2,309 ft | 48.0 | 2,889 ft |
| December | 32.1 | 1,819 ft | 39.0 | 2,289 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 3S9
DENSITY ALTITUDE caution
Field elevation 2,911 ft — the air behaves like 5,164 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 2,913 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 3S9 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 84 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Condon State Pauling Field reaches roughly 5,170 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 3S9 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 1,819 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 4,196 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 2,911 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Condon State Pauling Field?
2,911 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 3S9 (FAA), in Condon, Oregon.