Odessa, Washington · field elev 1,738 ft
Density Altitude at Odessa Municipal (43D)
Odessa Municipal sits at 1,738 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (88 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,957 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 | 29.7 | 191 ft | 36.3 | 648 ft |
| February | 34.1 | 496 ft | 43.2 | 1,117 ft |
| March | 41.3 | 988 ft | 52.9 | 1,763 ft |
| April | 47.9 | 1,432 ft | 61.8 | 2,343 ft |
| May | 56.3 | 1,986 ft | 71.3 | 2,948 ft |
| June | 62.5 | 2,388 ft | 78.2 | 3,380 ft |
| July | 69.9 | 2,860 ft | 87.6 | 3,957 ft |
| August | 69.2 | 2,816 ft | 87.1 | 3,926 ft |
| September | 60.6 | 2,265 ft | 77.8 | 3,355 ft |
| October | 48.1 | 1,445 ft | 61.9 | 2,349 ft |
| November | 36.7 | 675 ft | 45.9 | 1,298 ft |
| December | 28.8 | 128 ft | 35.8 | 613 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 43D
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,738 ft — the air behaves like 3,981 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,739 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 43D in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 88 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Odessa Municipal reaches roughly 3,957 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 43D on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 128 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,860 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,738 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Odessa Municipal?
1,738 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 43D (FAA), in Odessa, Washington.