Carrington, North Dakota · field elev 1,607 ft
Density Altitude at Carrington Municipal (46D)
Carrington Municipal sits at 1,607 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,276 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 | 8.5 | −1,493 ft | 17.1 | −866 ft |
| February | 12.3 | −1,214 ft | 21.2 | −572 ft |
| March | 24.9 | −309 ft | 33.7 | 306 ft |
| April | 39.8 | 724 ft | 50.6 | 1,449 ft |
| May | 53.3 | 1,628 ft | 64.7 | 2,368 ft |
| June | 63.7 | 2,304 ft | 74.4 | 2,983 ft |
| July | 68.1 | 2,585 ft | 79.1 | 3,276 ft |
| August | 66.7 | 2,496 ft | 78.9 | 3,263 ft |
| September | 56.7 | 1,850 ft | 69.2 | 2,655 ft |
| October | 42.3 | 893 ft | 52.7 | 1,588 ft |
| November | 27.0 | −161 ft | 35.6 | 436 ft |
| December | 14.1 | −1,083 ft | 21.8 | −529 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 46D
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,607 ft — the air behaves like 3,269 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,608 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 46D in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Carrington Municipal reaches roughly 3,276 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 46D on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,493 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,585 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,607 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Carrington Municipal?
1,607 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 46D (FAA), in Carrington, North Dakota.