Olympia, Washington · field elev 213 ft
Density Altitude at Hoskins Field (44T)
Hoskins Field sits at 213 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (78 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 1,503 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 | 39.6 | −1,024 ft | 46.0 | −587 ft |
| February | 40.7 | −949 ft | 49.1 | −377 ft |
| March | 44.1 | −716 ft | 53.7 | −69 ft |
| April | 48.2 | −438 ft | 58.9 | 275 ft |
| May | 54.5 | −16 ft | 66.1 | 744 ft |
| June | 59.1 | 288 ft | 70.8 | 1,046 ft |
| July | 64.2 | 621 ft | 77.6 | 1,478 ft |
| August | 64.2 | 621 ft | 78.0 | 1,503 ft |
| September | 59.1 | 288 ft | 72.1 | 1,129 ft |
| October | 50.3 | −297 ft | 60.2 | 360 ft |
| November | 43.2 | −777 ft | 50.6 | −277 ft |
| December | 38.9 | −1,073 ft | 44.9 | −662 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 44T
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 213 ft — the air behaves like 1,503 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 214 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 44T in summer?
On a typical August afternoon — around 78 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hoskins Field reaches roughly 1,503 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 44T on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,073 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 621 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 213 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Hoskins Field?
213 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 44T (FAA), in Olympia, Washington.